Organization, Nature Of Operations, And Principles Of Consolidation

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Organization, Nature Of Operations, And Principles Of Consolidation [Abstract]

Organization, Nature Of Operations, And Principles Of Consolidation

1. Organization, Nature of Operations, and Principles of Consolidation

References in this report to "we", "us", "our" or "Gaiam" refer to Gaiam, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries, unless we indicate otherwise. We are a lifestyle media company providing a broad selection of information, media, products and services to customers who value personal development, wellness, ecological lifestyles, responsible media and conscious community. We were incorporated under the laws of the State of Colorado on July 7, 1988.

Our consolidated financial statements include Real Goods Solar, Inc. ("Real Goods Solar"), our 55.7% owned publicly-traded solar business (NASDAQ: RSOL), that offers residential and small commercial solar energy integration services.

We have prepared the accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, or GAAP, and they include our accounts and those of our subsidiaries. Intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.