Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Net loss	$ (1,109)	$ (2,214)	$ (4,993)	$ (4,286)
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income:
Foreign currency translation (loss) gain, net of tax	(25)	26	(92)	37
Unrealized (loss) gain on equity security, net of tax		(30)		202
Reclassification of gain on equity security to net income, net of tax		(319)		(319)
Comprehensive loss	(1,134)	(2,537)	(5,085)	(4,366)
Less: comprehensive loss (income) attributable to the noncontrolling interest	35	(9)	49	(25)
Comprehensive loss attributable to Gaiam, Inc.	$ (1,099)	$ (2,546)	$ (5,036)	$ (4,391)