Find out which foods help you get on track to losing weight with an ayurvedic diet. Also, Dr. John Douillard explains how you can prepare well-balanced meals you can use to eat healthy every day.; Detox; ayurveda; diet; gaiamlife; nutrition; weight loss; wellnesslifestyle; Chemicals, hormones and pesticides. Sound yummy? These are all things that can be found in regular food. Michel Nischan breaks down the principles of organically grown food and why it's better for your health.; cooking; gaiam life; michel nischan; organic; pure; simple; Dr. John Douillard shares foods and meals that are key to a successful ayurvedic detox diet, and describes the "comfort" foods that can be harmful to the body if eaten in excess.; Detox; ayurveda; gaiamlife; nutrition; wellnesslifestyle; Dr. Mirian Nelson shares a diet plan featuring healthy eating and lifestyle practices you can use to strengthen your bones and help prevent osteoporosis.; Aging; Health; nutrition; Osteoporosis; wellness; wellnesslifestyle; Danny Seo visits an eco-friendly loft that features environmentally friendly products and recycled antique furniture; Danny Seo; consumer; gaiamlife; recycling; simplygreen; sustliving; A sneak peek at the Spiritual Cinema Circle film 'Tara Road,' the story of two women seeking an escape from their troubled lives who trade houses without ever having met.; andie macdowell; community; tara road; Possibly the most honest first-person account of (and advice on) dealing with cancer. With lessons and advice from actress/photographer Kris Carr's own journey giving cancer a "makeover".; Cancer; Crazy Sexy Cancer; Health; films; healing; self; survivor; Rebekah teaches you the 5 new FIRM moves from Total Body Time Crunch: the Power Press, Butt & Back Burner, Dip & Scoop, Corkscrew and Triceps Tummy Toner.; MBF; The Firm; firm; fitness; moves; Want to respect the environment but don't think you can make a difference? Eco-living pioneeer John Schaeffer lists 5 simple things to do first, no lifestyle-alteration required.; Earth; Efficiency; altenergy; alternative transportation; alttransport; eco; efficient; energy; environment; fuel; glexperts; globewarm; gogreen; greenliving; hhome; interview; johnschaeffer; nature; power; radio; renewableenergy; rethinkreduce; solarpower; sustliving; Weight management is easier than you may think. Dr. Donald D. Hensrud of Mayo clinic explains how modest lifestyle changes can improve your long-term health and help you live happier.; fitness; integ; wellnesslifestyle; No time? Do fitness trainer Tanja Djelevic's top five moves for fighting belly fat and toning your whole body.; Stability ball; abs; balanceball; core; djevelic; exercise; fat; fitness; tanja; weight loss; workout; Steve Heckeroth of the American Solar Energy Society gives an overview of electric vehicle technology and the advantages of electricity over other alternative fuels; alttransport; electric car; electric vehicle; greenliving; hybrid; renewableenergy; rethinkreduce; steve heckeroth; Relationship gurus Gay and Katie Hendricks share the secret to why they haven't had a fight in nearly 30 years or marriage.; couples; gay hendricks; happiness; kathlyn hendricks; katie hendricks; Love; relationship; relationships; spirituality; Involving kids in creating meals tops naturopathic physician and chef James Rouse's tips on getting kids to eat healthier. Cooking up breakfast with daughters Dakota and Ellie, Rouse shares tips on boosting the nutrient content of foods kids love.; Health; James Rouse; children; diet; eating; expertrouse; family; food; healthparent; kids; nutrition; wellness; wellness lifestyle; Rodney Yee demonstrates the seated twist pose.; community; fitness; Rodney Yee; twist pose; How To Make Biodiesel; alttransport; biodiesel; greenliving; how to; make; renewableenergy; Opposites attract, and knowing why can be a key to relationship success. Quick insight from relationship experts Gay & Katie Hendricks.; Love; Opposites; attraction; couples; hendricks; relationship; With no symptoms, high blood pressure is known as the silent killer, but simple lifestyle changes can reduce your risk of being affected. Dr. Irvin M. Cohen explains how.; Mayo Clinic; community; high blood pressure; Fun, fast, complete kickbox sequence with Patricia Moreno. From Gaiam's Kickbox: Core Cross Train DVD.; Patricia Moreno; community; fitness; kickbox; workout; John Schaeffer from Gaiam Real Goods shows you how to make compost at home � even in the city.; Composting; advice; city living; compost; compost at home; consumer; glexperts; greenliving; how to; john schaeffer; johnschaeffer; orgfarm; real goods; rethinkreduce; sustliving; tips; tutorial; video; Who needs crunches when there�s this new core yoga set with Rodney Yee on a red-rocks cliff?! From Gaiam�s Yoga: Core Cross Train DVD.; Rodney Yee; Yoga; community; cross train; fitness; workout; Patricia Moreno shows you a fun dance workout sequence to tone your core. From the new Dance: Core Cross Train DVD by Gaiam.; Patricia Moreno; community; cross train; dance; fitness; Fun, fast, complete kickbox sequence with Patricia Moreno. From Gaiam's Kickbox: Core Cross Train DVD.; Patricia Moreno; community; fitness; kickbox; workout; Add this toning burst into cardio for real weight loss results. Debbie Rocker gets you motivated!; MBF; Toning; cardio; cardiotoning; debbie; fitness; mbfexperts; rocker; walkvest; weight loss; wellnesslifestyle; workout; Kickboxing expert Patricia Moreno shows how a good kick reshapes glutes, hips & thighs.; butt; glutes; hips; kickbox; kickboxing; moreno; moves; patricia; thighs; workout; Patricia Moreno begins a live class by grounding students in a sense of gratitude.; Instruction; MBF; Technique; Yoga; body; mbfexperts; mbfyoga; mind; patriciamoreno; practpaths; spirituality; Triathlete James Rouse, also a naturopathic physician and one of the fittest people we've ever seen, recommends strength training for everyone. Here he shows you tips on technique for getting the best results when using dumbells.; Dumbells; Instruction; James Rouse; MBF; cardiotoning; exercise; expertrouse; fitness; strength; weight loss; weights; workout; Got to get more peace in your life? When we ask Rodney Yee to share and talk about the thought leaders and books most inspiring his work today, his first message is Thich Nhat Hanh's: Peace is the way, not the destination.; MBF; Rodney; Rodney Yee; Yee; Yoga; fitness; internet; interview; mbfyoga; peace; practpaths; radio; ryee; self; spirituality; spiritualpractices; wellcenter; Sculpt your core and melt fat in your midsection with this quick but intense three-move series guided by Tae Bo� creator Billy Blanks and his daughter, Tae Bo master instructor Shellie Blanks Cimarosti. Uses adjustable Tae Bo Amplifier weighted bar; Billy Blanks; Instruction; MBF; Tae Bo; amped; bblanks; demo; fitness; how to; Debbie and her team show you how to integrate an endurance segment into your walking workout -- whether outside or walking in place indoors. Get inspired by the beautiful coastal scenery in this clip as Debbie shares tips on technique.; Instruction; MBF; debbie rocker; fitness; heart disease; mbfexperts; walking; weightloss; wellwl; How it happens and when you can expect to feel something brewing.; MBF; Yoga; Aging; mbfexperts; mbfstorieschange; mbfyoga; patricia walden; self; spirit; spiritpract; wellcenter; wellnesslifestyle; wellstories; Ask 10 people and you'll get 10 different answers on what spirituality means. Here's Seane's take.; . religion; MBF; Seane Corn; Yoga; mbfexperts; mbfyoga; practpaths; seanecorn; spirit; spiritualcenters; spirituality; spiritualpractices; spiritualteachers; Enthusiasm, appreciation, beauty, strength, power! Patricia Moreno lends new energy and names to familiar poses; Instruction; MBF; Technique; Yoga; body; mbfexperts; mbfyoga; mind; patriciamoreno; practpaths; spirituality; Can you be 100% "on" at work, yet be completely relaxed? Rodney Yee is in a zone in this clip on how intense life can get and how you can "rewire your mind" through yoga to better handle stressful, difficult situations, relationships and emotions.; MBF; Rodney Yee; Yoga; interview; mbfexperts; mbfyoga; meditation; mind; practpaths; ryee; self; spirituality; spiritualpractices; stress relief; wellcenter; Trouble in relationships? At work? Maybe you're trying to be general manager of the universe. Patricia Walden on how yoga helped her let go of control, react more thoughtfully & find more peace in relationships and in herself.; MBF; Yoga; couples; interview; mbfyoga; patricia walden; practpaths; spiritualpractices; wellcenter; Can you really do anything to save the planet? Yogi and eco-homeowner Nicki Doane on energy-saving lightbulbs and why you should care. ; MBF; Nicki Doane; Yoga; eneff; fitness; greenbuilding; greenliving; hhome; interview; mbfexperts; mbfyoga; ndoane; renewableenergy; resourcerespect; rethinkreuse; solarpower; sustliving; "It's not how hard you train, but how efficiently you work out," says pro trainer, endurance athlete and WalkVest creator Debbie Rocker. Here she explains why varying intensity and heart rate is so important when you work out.; MBF; debbie rocker; fitness; self; walking; weightloss; wellcenter; wellwl; Cameron gets into a zone in this brief glimpse into his Budokon method -- including dramatic leaping/spinning kicks drawing from the first martial art he learned. You won't do most of these moves in beginning Budokon -- but this is a must-see.; MBF; budokon; camshayne; demo; fitness; martialarts; mbfexperts; wellcenter; Billy Blanks and Shelly Blanks Cimarosti show you kicking techniques for better results from a Tae Bo workout.; Billy Blanks; Instruction; Tae Bo; Technique; bblanks; martialarts; MBF; mbfexperts; shellie cimarosti; workout; billy; blanks; moves; Master instructor David Dorian-Ross demonstrates a complete T'ai Chi exercise, part of his T'ai Chi Beginning Practice DVD by Gaiam.; Health; Instruction; MBF; ancient; chi; david dorian ross; david-dorian ross; ddross; fitness; martialarts; mbfexperts; self; spiritualpractices; spiritualteachers; stress relief; tai chi; wellness; Yoga icon Rodney Yee on how to really see and accept your body for what it is, and stop expectating it to be something else.; Health; MBF; Rodney Yee; body; fitness; mbfexperts; mbfyoga; mind; ryee; self; wellcenter; wellness; wellnesslifestyle; The beloved yoga teacher and founder of Om Yoga in New York shares her perspective on how each of us can connect with a sense of peace in everyday life.; Discussion; cyndi lee; interview; mbfexperts; mbfyoga; meditation; peace; practpaths; spirit; spiritinspirmed; spirituality; spiritualpractices; wellcenter; yoga journal conference; Learn why qigong keeps the body's natural healing intelligence at its peak in ways Western medicine can't. From Qigong Beginning Practice, with expert instructor Francesco Garripoli.; Francesco Garripoli; Health; Healthcare; MBF; Qi; Aging; alternative healthcare; alternative medicine; altherap; chi; fitness; garripoli; integ; interview; martialarts; qi gong; qigong; spiritualpractices; spiritualteachers; vibrantage; wellcenter; wellness; wellnesslifestyle; We asked triathlete and naturopathic physician James Rouse to demo the best exercise for getting strong, defined muscle tone in your triceps. Don't want your arms to keep waving after your hand stops? You need this exercise.; Instruction; dr james; exercise; fitness; how to; rouse; strength; triceps; weightlifting; weights; wellcenter; wellness; workout; Competitive endurance athlete, trainer and WalkVest� creator Debbie Rocker explains why walking is the most effective workout and how she integrates training techniques used by pro athletes into her walking workouts.; Health; MBF; Aging; debbie rocker; fitness; mbfexperts; walking; weightloss; wellcenter; wellness; Photos and footage add to Cameron's recollections of why he first took tae kwon do against a friend's advice, bodyguarding celebs, choreographing fight scenes, studying at Om Yoga, and his inspiration to create his martial arts-�yoga synergy.; Biography; MBF; Yoga; camshayne; fitness; interview; martialarts; mbfexperts; wellcenter; Coming to yoga or another mind-body method to fix your back? Boost sports performance? Escape your PDA? Rodney on getting what you're after, or something else entirely.; MBF; Rodney Yee; Yoga; body; fitness; mbfyoga; ryee; self; wellcenter; wellnesslifestyle; Ana's passion for dance took hold of her early and became her life; then injury ended her ballet career. So she taught Spanish. Then an unlikely guide turned her on to Pilates -- and circumstance morphed into her new life path. ; Biography; MBF; Pilates; Pilates instructor; Pilates teacher; anacaban; csback; fitness; interview; mbfpilates; mbfstorieschange; pilates ana caban; wellcenter; wellnesslifestyle; Yogi Nicki Doane recalls a great influencer of her sense of spirituality -- her grandmother. This story about the power of faith is a reminder about the value of welcoming a tapestry of different belief systems into your circle.; Biography; MBF; Nicki Doane; Yoga; ancient; makediffcomm; mbfyoga; medianews; meetingplace; nature; ndoane; religions; spirit; spiritpract; spiritualcenters; spiritualpractices; spiritualteachers; A few words on why we're all doing this thing called yoga, from a man who's been at it for a quarter century.; MBF; Rodney Yee; Yoga; ancient; fitness; interview; livloc; mbfyoga; mind; peace; practpaths; religions; ryee; self; spirit; spiritualcenters; spirituality; spiritualpractices; spiritualteachers; wellcenter; wellnesslifestyle; Tae Bo Creator Billy Blanks and his daughter, Tae Bo expert Shellie Blanks Cimarosti, show you the ropes on three of the more challenging moves from their upcoming new workout Tae Bo Amped.; Billy Blanks; Instruction; MBF; Tae Bo; amped; bblanks; cardiostrength; demo; fitness; how-to; mbfexperts; shellie cimarosti; weightloss; workout; billy; blanks; moves; Spirituality doesn't just happen in churches and on mountaintops. Yoga trance-dance diva Shiva Rea experienced it in the power of connection at its most spontaneous, in a most unlikely place -- a public transit stop.; Biography; Shiva Rea; fitness; growheal; interview; mbfexperts; mbfyoga; spirit; spiritinspirmed; spirituality; spiritualpractices; yoga journal conference; Feel like you're "gripping everything" when holding a pose? Rodney says it should feel more like a see-saw. A pointer on using your mind in yoga, not just your body.; Instruction; MBF; Rodney; Rodney Yee; Yee; Yoga; body; fitness; interview; mbfyoga; mind; ryee; wellcenter; "I could see that she wanted to open -- she wanted to transform," says Cindi. One woman's journey and a seemingly insignificant event that was actually "a really big deal."; Yoga; cyndi lee; fitness; growheal; interview; mbfexperts; mbfyoga; meditation; mind; practpaths; spirit; spiritinspirmed; spirituality; spiritualpractices; Physician, TV host, yoga instructor, author, triathlete ... How does this guy do this? James Rouse loved sports coaches who inspired him to "go bigger than himself." Now he says Ironman triathlons train him as a "Life Athlete."; Biography; MBF; cardiostrength; expertrouse; fitness; fitness aging; integ; interview; medianews; nutrition; self; tvradio; wellness; How the power to be present that you can learn in yoga and meditation can improve other kinds of workouts and just help you get more from life.; MBF; Rodney Yee; fitness; mbfexperts; mbfyoga; ryee; self; wellcenter; wellnesslifestyle; workout; Feel angst that you're not always going forward? How to be at peace with it by reconnecting with a simple rhythm, a grounding activity or simply being conscious of how "one step back" can be a positive one.; Shiva Rea; Yoga; Aging; family; fitness; growheal; mbfexperts; mbfyoga; medianews; meetingplace; mind; practpaths; self; spirit; spirituality; spiritualteachers; stress relief; wellcenter; wellness; Why being a complete novice in yoga can actually be to your advantage.; MBF; Rodney Yee; Yoga; fitness; interview; mbfexperts; mbfyoga; religions; ryee; self; spiritualcenters; spiritualteachers; Yoga expert Patricia Walden takes a class out onto the lawn; learn how Warrior II is done and take in tips on positioning as Patricia adjusts and guides her students in the optimal execution of this essential yoga move.; Instruction; MBF; Yoga; class; fitness; mbfexperts; mbfyoga; patricia walden; A limber friend sparked Rodney Yee's early interest in body mechanics. This plus his passion for community and philosophy led him to yoga. Rodney's story, his dad's take on his career path, how he's influenced his 4 siblings ...; Biography; MBF; Rodney; Rodney Yee; Yee; Yoga; ancient; body; fitness; internet; interview; makediffcomm; mind; nature; religions; self; spiritualcenters; spiritualpractices; spiritualteachers; Danny Seo visits an eco-friendly loft that features environmentally friendly products and recycled antique furniture; Danny Seo; consumer; gaiamlife; recycling; simplygreen; sustliving; Top ways a green home can be a good thing for you as well as the planet.; Green Building; LED light; LEEDS platinum; cfl; ecodecor; energy saving; green construction; greenbuilding; greenliving; greywater; hhome; living homes; offgassing; reduce carbon; rethinkreduce; save energy; steve glenn; sustainable design; sustliving; Eco-fashion model and consultant Summer Rayne Oakes used to weird out her friends with her tree hugging leanings. Now she's blissing out the masses, making eco style as easy on the eyes as on the planet. She says it's all about the story.; Environmentally Friendly; apparel; clothes; clothing; consumer; cosmetics; eco; eco friendly; environment; fashion; green; interview; makeup; model; oakes; rayne; style; summer; summer rain; sustliving; Want to respect the environment but don't think you can make a difference? Eco-living pioneeer John Schaeffer lists 5 simple things to do first, no lifestyle-alteration required.; Earth; Efficiency; altenergy; alternative transportation; alttransport; eco; efficient; energy; environment; fuel; glexperts; globewarm; gogreen; greenliving; hhome; interview; johnschaeffer; nature; power; radio; renewableenergy; rethinkreduce; solarpower; sustliving; Eco-living early adopter and entrepreneur John Schaeffer shows how switching from incandescents nets a noticeable meter-spinning slowdown.; consumer; education; glexperts; globewarm; greenliving; hhome; johnschaeffer; rethinkreduce; socialaction; sustliving; Chemical costs, health issues, dwindling crop yields and spiritual conflicts with pesticide use were threatening welfare and quality of life in this farming community in India. We talked with these soulful, hardworking people on why organic works.; charity; education; glstorieschange; greenliving; hhome; livloc; makediffcomm; medianews; meetingplace; nature; orgfarm; practpaths; relbusiness; rethinkreduce; socialaction; spirit; spirituality; sustliving; volunteerism; Can you really do anything to save the planet? Yogi and eco-homeowner Nicki Doane on energy-saving lightbulbs and why you should care. ; MBF; Nicki Doane; Yoga; eneff; fitness; greenbuilding; greenliving; hhome; interview; mbfexperts; mbfyoga; ndoane; renewableenergy; resourcerespect; rethinkreuse; solarpower; sustliving; Find out which foods help you get on track to losing weight with an ayurvedic diet. Also, Dr. John Douillard explains how you can prepare well-balanced meals you can use to eat healthy every day.; Detox; ayurveda; diet; gaiamlife; nutrition; weight loss; wellnesslifestyle; Chemicals, hormones and pesticides. Sound yummy? These are all things that can be found in regular food. Michel Nischan breaks down the principles of organically grown food and why it's better for your health.; cooking; gaiam life; michel nischan; organic; pure; simple; Dr. John Douillard shares foods and meals that are key to a successful ayurvedic detox diet, and describes the "comfort" foods that can be harmful to the body if eaten in excess.; Detox; ayurveda; gaiamlife; nutrition; wellnesslifestyle; Dr. Mirian Nelson shares a diet plan featuring healthy eating and lifestyle practices you can use to strengthen your bones and help prevent osteoporosis.; Aging; Health; nutrition; Osteoporosis; wellness; wellnesslifestyle; This program harnesses Qigong�s 13 most potent exercises for flushing out the buildup of environmental and dietary toxins and promotes optimal health and well-being. A quick, easy-to-learn routine led by Francesco and Daisy Lee Garripoli.; easternpract; gaiamcom; product; wellness; Video tour of alternative healthcare centers, methods and research in this intentional community in Italy.; alternative healthcare; damanhur; medicine; wellness; wellnesslifestyle; Physician Rob Ivker, author of "Sinus Survival," reveals simple ways to prevent colds and suffer less from sinus trouble.; Menopause doesn't have to be the end of a woman's sexuality or femininity. Dr. Lynne T. Schuster shares some helpful tips to keep living a happy and active lifestyle.; Mayo Clinic; integ; menopause; self; wellnesslifetyle; Weight management is easier than you may think. Dr. Donald D. Hensrud of Mayo clinic explains how modest lifestyle changes can improve your long-term health and help you live happier.; fitness; integ; wellnesslifestyle; Most people experience acute back pain in their lives. Dr. Ralph Gay shares some tips to help you effectively treat and prevent back pain.; Mayo Clinic; back pain; community; Fibromyalgia doesn't have to be a crippling disease. Dr. Jeffrey M. Thompson of Mayo Clinic explains how you can take charge and reduce your symptoms for a happier and more fulfilling life.; Fibromyalgia; Mayo Clinic; community; integ; wellnesslifestyle; Dr. Bijoy Khandheria of Mayo Clinic explains how to keep your heart healthy and prevent heart attack through simple daily practices.; Mayo Clinic; community; heart health; integ; wllensslifestyle; With no symptoms, high blood pressure is known as the silent killer, but simple lifestyle changes can reduce your risk of being affected. Dr. Irvin M. Cohen explains how.; Mayo Clinic; community; high blood pressure; An overly active lifestyle with no rest can lead to exhaustion and suffering from sleep disorder. Doctors from Mayo Clinic explain how lifestyle changes can help you sleep well and feel healthy again.; Mayo Clinic; community; insomnia; integ; wellnesslifestyle; Although there is no cure for arthritis, there are many ways to minimize pain and improve daily function. Dr. April Chang-Miller shares helpful tips to help you start.; Mayo Clinic; Osteoarthritis; community; integ; wellnesslifestyle; If you have Type 2 Diabetes, there are many ways you can take control and keep it in check. Dr. Lori R. Roust of Mayo Clinic shares tips to help you start.; Mayo Clinic; community; diabetes; integ; wellnesslifestyle; Stiff neck? Tense shoulders? A 5-minute break right at your desk can help. Yoga expert Rodney Yee shows you how.; back pain; desk; neck; Rodney Yee; ryee; shoulders; therapy; wellnesslifestyle; Yoga; Back tight and painful from desk work? Yoga expert Rodney Yee shows you how to unkink right at your desk in under 5 min.; back pain; desk; Rodney Yee; ryee; wellnesslifestyle; Yoga; Relieve headache or eye strain in under 5 min. Do Rodney Yee's yoga techniques right at your desk.; Rodney Yee; Yoga; desk; eye strain; headache; office; wellnesslifestyle; work; A balanced mind contributes to a balanced life. Daily meditation can bring clarity, vitality and peace. Acclaimed yoga and meditation instructor Rodney Yee leads a gentle warm-up to this practice.; conjourn; gaiamcom; product; Respected yoga expert and mother Shiva Rea designed this program specifically for pregnancy. Safe stretching and strength-building exercises increase energy and stamina, and develop concentration for labor and delivery. ; gaiamcom; product; Yoga; Naturopathic physician and chef James Rouse shows just how fast you can be out the door in the morning without feeling out of energy by mid-day. The doctor's Superfast Superfood Smoothie is an ultra-nutritious power breakfast.; Health; breakfast; charity; diet; eating; education; food; internet; makediffcomm; musicpoetry; nutrition; smoothie; socialaction; superfood; tvradio; volunteerism; wellness; wellnesslifestyle; Naturopathic physician and triathlete James Rouse shows you foods that help prevent (not just relieve) painful joints and serious health issues recent studies are linking to inflammation.; Health; James Rouse; alternative healthcare; altherap; anti-inflammation; diet; expertrouse; food; healthy eating; inflammation; prevention; wellness; Rodney Yee shows a 5-minute technique to relieve stress and re-energize, right at your desk.; Rodney; Yee; Yoga; back pain; desk; stress relief; wellnesslifestyle; work; Master instructor David Dorian-Ross demonstrates a complete T'ai Chi exercise, part of his T'ai Chi Beginning Practice DVD by Gaiam.; Health; Instruction; MBF; ancient; chi; david dorian ross; david-dorian ross; ddross; fitness; martialarts; mbfexperts; self; spiritualpractices; spiritualteachers; stress relief; tai chi; wellness; Robert Swezey, M.D.�a pioneer in the non-surgical treatment of neck and back pain treatment�takes you step-by-step through pain relief techniques. You will learn how to determine the level of your back pain, and exercises to heal your back.; gaiamcom; healing; product; Wash away daily stress, sooth tense, aching muscles, and relax deeply. Renowned yoga teacher Suzanne Deason offers a complete yoga workout of flowing yoga poses and stretches that will help revitalize your mind and body -- refreshing your spirit.; gaiamcom; product; wellness; Yoga; Beginning a weight loss program just got easier, as Suzanne Deason and Gaiam bring together step-by-step instruction, easy-to-learn techniques and delicious recipes that make weight loss goals attainable right from the start.
; gaiamcom; product; Yoga; Escape to the majestic mountains and waters of the Canadian wilderness as Dr. James Rouse guides you into relax mode with a simple yet incredibly de-stressing breathing technique.; Health; James Rouse; MBF; ancient; charity; children; couples; expertrouse; family; internet; makediffcomm; medianews; meditation; mind; musicpoetry; nature; practpaths; radio; relaxation; relbusiness; religions; self; spirituality; stress relief; tvradio; volunteerism; wellnesslifestyle; This ancient Chinese exercise system improves general health, builds the immune system and helps to maintain youthful vitality. T'ai chi expert Bob Klein demonstrates a series of movements specifically designed for people over 65.; easternpract; gaiamcom; healing; product; James Rouse, N.D., talks about research showing that positive thinking and gratitude can help boost your immune system, improve your eating habits, and even motivate you to fit in those workouts.; Health; James Rouse; MBF; Aging; alternative healthcare; altherap; expertrouse; fitness; food; gratitude; integ; interview; naturopathic; nutrition; positive thinking; self; vibrantage; wellness; James Rouse, N.D., shows you the three foods the American Institute for Cancer Research says may pack the most punch for preventing specific types of cancer.; Cancer; Health; James Rouse; alternative medicine; altherap; diet; expertrouse; food; healthyeating; integ; nutrition; prevention; radio; vibrantage; wellness; What's your mental reaction to stress or to others' emotions? You can change it. Naturopathic physician, wellness coach and triathlete James Rouse guides this mindset-adjuster that takes you out of your head, into the altitude of Canadian wilderness.; Health; James Rouse; altherap; ancient; booksmags; charity; children; education; expertrouse; family; films; internet; makediffcomm; medianews; meetingplace; mind; musicpoetry; nature; practpaths; relaxation; relbusiness; religions; socialaction; spirituality; stress relief; tvradio; volunteerism; wellcenter; wellness; wellnesslifestyle; Americans need doctors open to all forms of healing, says 'Crazy Sexy Cancer' author / filmmaker Kris Carr at Donna Karan's Urban Zen forum.; Cancer; Health; Healthcare; Sexy; alternative medicine; crazy; doctor; donna karan; integ; kris carr; medicine; oncology; ongologist; tumor; urban; wellness; wellnesslifestyle; zen; Why Strength Training Helps Weight Loss P2; James Rouse; MBF; cardiotoning; exercise; expertrouse; fitness; strength; training; weight loss; workout; Learn why qigong keeps the body's natural healing intelligence at its peak in ways Western medicine can't. From Qigong Beginning Practice, with expert instructor Francesco Garripoli.; Francesco Garripoli; Health; Healthcare; MBF; Qi; Aging; alternative healthcare; alternative medicine; altherap; chi; fitness; garripoli; integ; interview; martialarts; qi gong; qigong; spiritualpractices; spiritualteachers; vibrantage; wellcenter; wellness; wellnesslifestyle; Naturopathic physician and triathlete James Rouse reports on a study that shows breakfast can help reduce your risk of heart disease and related illnesses.; Health; James Rouse; alternative healthcare; altherap; diet; expertrouse; food; healthy eating; heart disease; heart health; prevention; wellness; Debbie and her team show you how to integrate an endurance segment into your walking workout -- whether outside or walking in place indoors. Get inspired by the beautiful coastal scenery in this clip as Debbie shares tips on technique.; Instruction; MBF; debbie rocker; fitness; heart disease; mbfexperts; walking; weightloss; wellwl; Dr James shares the secret for men to boost sexual performance: the bedroom diet.; Health; couples; diet; dr james; food; healthyeating; how to; naturopathic; nutrition; superfood; wellness; Naturopathic physician and chef James Rouse explains how his recipe for "Menopause Muffins" helps prevent and ease hot flashes, mood swings and other symptoms.; Health; James Rouse; Aging; alternative healthcare; alternative therapy; altherap; interview; menopause. women's health; nutrition; vibrantage; wellness; wellnesslifestyle; Naturopathic physician James Rouse, host of health-news segments on NBC affiliates, says adding new foods and thinking about abundance -- rather than eliminating "bad" foods and feeling deprived -- is key to successful weight loss. ; Health; diet; eating; expertrouse; family; food; healthyeating; integ; nutrition; weight; weightloss; wellness; Dr James Rouse shows how to set yourself up for weight loss success. See how to add specific types of healthy everyday foods into your day to stay fuller longer, prevent cravings and end feelings of deprivation.; Health; diet; eating; expertrouse; family; food; healthyeating; integ; nutrition; self; weight; weightloss; wellcenter; wellness; Learn the beautiful, simple exercise Swimming Dragon to de-stress and re-energize. Experts in the Eastern health and exercise system called Qigong, Francesco Garripoli and Daisy Lee-Garripoli show you how.; Health; Instruction; MBF; Qi; Aging; alternative therapy; altherap; ancient; exercise; fitness; garripoli; how to; integ; martialarts; qigong; stress; wellcenter; wellness; wellnesslifestyle; Involving kids in creating meals tops naturopathic physician and chef James Rouse's tips on getting kids to eat healthier. Cooking up breakfast with daughters Dakota and Ellie, Rouse shares tips on boosting the nutrient content of foods kids love.; Health; James Rouse; children; diet; eating; expertrouse; family; food; healthparent; kids; nutrition; wellness; wellness lifestyle; This fun and simple walking program offers an effective workout any time of the day.; fitness; product; Get in the fast lane to fitness. Leslie Sansone will help you burn fat and calories and tone your body, right in the comfort of your own home, rain or shine. Walk and Jog is a fun and effective program in the Walk Away the Pounds series.; fitness; gaiamcom; product; Edie Falco's secret battle with breast cancer taught her how NOT to be in control. She shares the lesson at Donna Karan's Urban Zen forum.; Cancer; Edie Falco; altherap; donna karan; growheal; urban zen; vibrantage; wellness; womenhealth; Respected yoga expert and mother Shiva Rea designed this program specifically for new moms. This program teaches yoga moves to restore muscle tone and strength, ease strain from carrying baby, and help mom and child bond with yoga that includes baby.; gaiamcom; product; Yoga; Move more freely with a yoga practice designed specifically to strengthen your back and torso muscles and to release tense, tight muscles along your spine. Rodney Yee gently guides you through this practice of poses and twists.; gaiamcom; product; wellness; Yoga; A sneak peek at the Earth Cinema Circle film Garbage Warrior documenting the inspiringly radical work of green-architecture innovator Michael Reynolds.; community; garbage warrior; recycling; sustliving; How this city makes 60% of its energy and 75% of its fuel from green sources. 1 of 4 clips on a utopian intentional community in Italy.; Alternative; Eco-Friendly; altenergy; community; energy; environment; fuel; green; makediffcomm; power; As solar panels are installed on a typical home, the homeowner shares why she did it. 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But sustainability expert John Schaeffer says solutions that can make a significant dent in global CO2 output are within your reach now.; Efficiency; Global Warming; altenergy; alternative transportation; alttransport; biodiesel; carbon; carbon dioxide; climate; climate change; co2; eco; efficient; energy; environment; fuel; fuel cell; gas; gasoline; glexperts; globewarm; green; greenliving; hybrid; interview; johnschaeffer; petroleum; renewableenergy; resourcerespect; transportation; Chemical costs, health issues, dwindling crop yields and spiritual conflicts with pesticide use were threatening welfare and quality of life in this farming community in India. We talked with these soulful, hardworking people on why organic works.; charity; education; glstorieschange; greenliving; hhome; livloc; makediffcomm; medianews; meetingplace; nature; orgfarm; practpaths; relbusiness; rethinkreduce; socialaction; spirit; spirituality; sustliving; volunteerism; Want to respect the environment but don't think you can make a difference? Eco-living pioneeer John Schaeffer lists 5 simple things to do first, no lifestyle-alteration required.; Earth; Efficiency; altenergy; alternative transportation; alttransport; eco; efficient; energy; environment; fuel; glexperts; globewarm; gogreen; greenliving; hhome; interview; johnschaeffer; nature; power; radio; renewableenergy; rethinkreduce; solarpower; sustliving; Gaiam Real Goods Founder and President John Schaeffer on the very tangible paybacks of installing a solar electric system.; altenergy; glexperts; greenbuilding; greenliving; interview; johnschaeffer; renewableenergy; solar; solar payback; solarpower; Eco-fashion model and consultant Summer Rayne Oakes used to weird out her friends with her tree hugging leanings. Now she's blissing out the masses, making eco style as easy on the eyes as on the planet. 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Dr. Michael Beckwith, who shares a personal story at Donna Karan's Urban Zen forum.; Conference; Aging; michael beckwith; practpaths; spiritualcenters; spirituality; spiritualpractices; spiritualteachers; urban zen; Patricia Walden on how to regain inner peace; MBF; Yoga; external influences; growheal; happiness; inner peace; mbfexperts; mbfyoga; meditation; patricia walden; peace; practpaths; pwalden; relationships; self; spirituality; spiritualpractices; stress relief; wellcenter; Relationship experts Gay and Katie Hendricks share the top secrets of keeping the spark ignited long-term.; Love; confidence; couples; growheal; healthy; hendricks; how to; meeting place; passion; practpaths; radio; relationships; sex; spirituality; Patricia Moreno begins a live class by grounding students in a sense of gratitude.; Instruction; MBF; Technique; Yoga; body; mbfexperts; mbfyoga; mind; patriciamoreno; practpaths; spirituality; Global Brain author Peter Russell explains one way to become a little happier and help the planet too.; Global Warming; booksmags; climate; climate change; globewarm; glstorieschange; greenliving; happiness; medianews; meditation; meetingplace; peter russell; relbusiness; rethinkreduce; tvradio; Everyone has a spiritual self. 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Relationship experts Gay and Katie Hendricks show how to shut down the next argument fast and stop the cycle by expanding your feel-good upper limit.; argument; counseling; couples; growheal; hendricks; how to; relationship; spirituality; The trailer for the film featured twice on Oprah for its power to turn lives around. Learn to use the law of attraction to bring the things you hope for into your life, from positive loving relationships to financial freedom to your dream job.; The Secret; movie; spiritinspirmed; spirituality; the secret preview; trailer; Ask 10 people and you'll get 10 different answers on what spirituality means. Here's Seane's take.; . religion; MBF; Seane Corn; Yoga; mbfexperts; mbfyoga; practpaths; seanecorn; spirit; spiritualcenters; spirituality; spiritualpractices; spiritualteachers; Enthusiasm, appreciation, beauty, strength, power! 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A team from Gaiam, The Conservation Fund and the National Wildlife Refuge breaks ground at the first reforestation site funded by Gaiam and supporters of its Go Zero program to help fight climate change. ; Conservation Fund; Global Warming; carbon; climate change; environment; gaiam; globewarm; go zero; gogreen; green; greenliving; neutral; offset; recycling; trees; wildlife refuge; John talks with us in his living room about how he and his wife Nancy Hensley envisioned and created Sunhawk, their Rastra-block, solar-powered, uber-eco home in Hopland, Calif.; Biography; glexperts; greenbuilding; greenliving; johnschaeffer; recycling; renewableenergy; rethinkreduce; solarpower; sustliving; With a goal to reuse, recycle, compost or rethink all materials that otherwise go into landfills, zero waste is the new evolution of recycling. 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4 Fitness-Ball Moves to Tone Hips, Buns & Thighs
I love to use a stability ball with my personal training clients and in my strength training classes. Stability balls, also called fitness balls, BalanceBalls or Swiss balls, add that extra balance challenge, involving your core muscles in every move. They add fun and variety, they’re affordable and easy to move around, and their uses [...]
Prince Albert Embarks on Eco-Expedition
For most of his life, Prince Albert II has been dubbed a playboy. Now, it looks like he’ll be known as an eco-crusader.
The 50-year-old ruler of Monaco, whose parents were Prince Rainier III and the ever elegant Grace Kelly, kicked off a month-long expedition on Monday to view the impact that global warming has had on the [...]
Take a Vacation (Just Not From Recycling)
The French motto is “C’est la vie.” But when the glass jars, aluminum cans and plastic bottles started adding up during our holiday vacation in Paris last week, my conscience said otherwise.
I admit, a few baby food jars did end up in the trash before my husband and I wised up. At home, with all [...]
Linking In The New Year: Memories of 2008, A Guide to A Great 2009
A look back at some of the most memorable moments of 2008 in pictures, a quick guide to having a great year in 2009, making your new year's resolutions stick, and more in this week's roundup of feel-good links from around the Web.
Smudge Out the Old for the New
Lighting dried white sage, blowing out the flames and then fanning the embers to smoke as much as possible to pervade a room is an age-old way to change the energy and vibration of a place. Called smudging, smudging is traditionally used to purify an area of negativity and to induce a feeling of serenity. [...]
Core Salutations Torch Holiday Calories in Less Time!
They are FINALLY over! Don’t worry if you consumed too many calories this season. Holiday weight gain doesn’t stand a chance against my turbo-boosted Sun Salutations.
Adding core-toning work in the transitions between poses in the classic Sun Salutation series amps up the benefits of all the poses. I call these Core Salutations. When you follow [...]
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