GAIA, INC — Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement 2010

Apr 1, 2010

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
Proxy
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See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions. *** Exercise Your Right to Vote *** Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on May 12, 2010 You are receiving this communication because you hold shares in the above named company. This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at www.proxyvote.com or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side). We encourage you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy materials before voting. Meeting Information Meeting Type: For holders as of: Date: Time: Location: 0000056516_1 R2.09.05.010 GAIAM INC GAIAM INC. 833 W. SOUTH BOULDER ROAD LOUISVILLE, CO 80027 Annual Meeting March 12, 2010 May 12, 2010 May 12, 2010 4:00 PM LST Marriott Courtyard 948 West Dillon Road Louisville, Colorado 80027

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Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods Vote In Person: Many shareholder meetings have attendance requirements including, but not limited to, the possession of an attendance ticket issued by the entity holding the meeting. Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance. At the meeting you will need to request a ballot to vote these shares. Vote By Internet: To vote now by Internet, go to www.proxyvote.com. Have the 12-Digit Control Number available and follow the instructions. Vote By Mail: You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a proxy card. Before You Vote How to Access the Proxy Materials Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE: How to View Online: Have the 12-Digit Control Number available (located on the following page) and visit: www.proxyvote.com. How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy: If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is NO charge for requesting a copy. Please choose one of the following methods to make your request: 1) BY INTERNET: www.proxyvote.com 2) BY TELEPHONE: 1-800-579-1639 3) BY E-MAIL*: sendmaterial@proxyvote.com * If requesting materials by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the 12-Digit Control Number (located on the following page) in the subject line. How To Vote 0000056516_2 R2.09.05.010 1. Annual Report 2. Notice & Proxy Statement Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded to your investment advisor. Please make the request as instructed above on or before April 28, 2010 to facilitate timely delivery.

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Voting items 0000056516_3 R2.09.05.010 The Board of Directors recommends that you vote FOR the following: 1. Election of Directors Nominees 01 Jirka Rysavy 02 Lynn Powers 03 James Argyropoulos 04 Barnet M. Feinblum 05 Barbara Mowry 06 Paul H. Ray NOTE: In the discretion of the proxies, on such other business as may properly come before the meeting and at any adjournment(s) or postponement(s) thereof. This proxy, when properly executed, will be voted in the manner directed herein. If no direction is made, this proxy will be voted FOR the election of the nominees for director, FOR each proposal and, in the discretion of the proxies, with respect to such other business as may properly come before the meeting.

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0000056516_4 R2.09.05.010

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