SRF Lake Shrine is a beautiful and deeply peaceful place to visit. Admission is free, but a…read morereservation is required in advance. The shrine honors many spiritual paths, with plaques and iconography representing different faiths, creating a sense of unity and respect. The lake is filled with huge koi fish, turtles, ducks, and swans, and the surrounding grounds are full of lush trees and colorful flowers. There are many lovely benches where you can sit, meditate, and simply enjoy the serene views. Being here feels incredibly calming and cleansing for the soul. Visitors can meditate inside the houseboat, which adds a very special and intimate experience. If you are spiritually sensitive or simply looking for a quiet, reflective place, this is highly recommended. There are restrooms on site, a small gift shop with items from India, and a small museum sharing the history of the shrine and the fellowship. The area itself is not large -- you can walk around the lake in about 15 minutes -- but it's a place meant to be experienced slowly, with time to pause and truly take it all in. We're already looking forward to our next visit.

Peaceful beautiful place to walk. I would say to wear closed toed shoes because I had sandals on…read moreand I got a splinter in my toe! You can bring water but no food or snacks allowed. There are 2 places to park. I parked on the upper level and had to walk down 102 steps, I was fine but if you can't walk that many steps, there is a lower parking lot near their main sign/gate.. No steps if you park there. I loved the grounds, waterfall and swans, and ducks you can feed. I've been to the self-realization center in Encinitas also which is overlooking the ocean. My favorite! Both are peaceful.

Anytime I am in the Malibu area, I check out the daily schedule at the Mindry. Over the years, I've…read moretaken mostly breathwork and soundbath classes, but I'm sure all of the classes are great. The space is carefully curated and dreamy. The studio allows for a transcendent experience full of release and healing. Thank you to the team here!

Love that every experience is a unique one with The Mindry. Each individual sound bath has been…read moredifferent in happenings but equally enjoyable, and of course completely relaxing. I am thrilled that they offer the outdoor experiences and thankfully the weather was wonderfully cooperative. Highly recommend in every way!!

I came here in late September for a soundbath experience to celebrate a friend's birthday. I was…read morevaguely familiar of what soundbaths were like, and it was truly a restorative experience! It takes place in a private residence in the Malibu so you're not given the address until a few days before your scheduled appointment. Kirscha and Luca were very nice and welcoming; they led us to the area where they conducted the soundbath and it was spacious, clean, and I felt very comfortable. Rather than give everything away about the experience, I will say this: it was truly relaxing! I wasn't sure what to expect; there were areas where they didn't physically touch me, but I felt tenderness in the area the next day (the vibrations from the soundbath affect tense areas in the body). After it was over, I felt very mellow and at ease. In terms of price, I would say this one is on the higher end, but your experience is worth it as you look at the view- the expanse of the ocean, the crisp fresh ocean breeze, I really had a lovely time.

Me and my girls came here for a zen experience...Full reset. All I can say is that this was well…read moreworth it! Ocean views, not to mention the ambiance was excellent. Overall just a magical experience. Will definitely be returning!

The best place to be in Malibu Atmosphere with breathtaking…read moreviews and extraordinary service Just an amazing place to get away from things and enjoy and absorb the experience Try it out ;)

This is such a beautiful place and it offers so much for your body and spirit. I love doing yoga…read morethere and sound healing as well to come for the events every Sunday and see my friends and meet new people. It is a great place for gathering and the easy parking.

Myself and one of my kids have been here for depression and anxiety. They follow a somatic…read more(body-up) approach towards therapy, and I have to say that this was the most helpful and effective program that I've ever seen. Everything from the beautiful and calming environment, to the different treatment modalities; everything works together to ensure an amazing experience. This isn't your regular "body shop" therapy experience. This is life changing support for the entire family.

Wow! this place is amazing!! I found it on a random search for meditation places and lucked into an…read moreamazing place for Mental Health treatment specializing in anxiety and trauma. Both my son and husband went and said staff is amazing and really helped. They provide alternative treatments that nobody in this area provides and it is all in one place. Our insurance covered 100% which was amazing!! if you are going through a hard time and sick of the standard treatment centers- this is a MUST check out place!!

Awesome place to go. I love to go to the events that they have. Sound baths are really great.read more

Down from The Bay visiting the bestie and Valley Salt Cave was on our "Try Something New"…read moreitinerary. Took the drive from the thorn, and we are glad we did. I had secured the private cave prior to our arrival which was smarty, just like me. This is the type of care I would consider doing on a regular, because it was just that relaxing. Between Warren who was my first point of contact when securing the cave, to in person hello from Keri upon our arrival. I was pretty satisfied. I'll give this place 4 thumbs up and breathe in breathe out!!

I have been going there for a few years now. It's a nice, close-knit group of people who are…read moreinterested in finding peace and spiritual upliftment. I have found the morning meditations very helpful. They start with some devotional songs, followed by an inspiring short talk and then a guided meditation. Occasionally, they invite a speaker, and those events are uplifting and bring a sense of peace. One can find many of their talks on youtube as well.

Its a very peaceful place and definitely worth the visit. "It changed my life forever "read more

Unfortunately I've been to a number of rehabs and Cliffside was just okay. I got the impression…read morefrom staff there that it used to be substantially better but things started going downhill when it was sold to DBH. They have multiple houses, some nicer than others. I was lucky enough to be in the main house, which has a capacity of 6 (2 singles and 2 double rooms). Because there are multiple houses, things had a tendency to feel a little disjointed and disconnected. My main gripe is that I did not think my therapist was good at all. I was not alone in this feeling; one client actually asked to change out of her care and go to a different therapist. Groups were fine. Mostly short and sweet which I liked. I also enjoyed the outings and movie nights. The staff was great across the board. The food was pretty bad - lots of chicken and bland vegetables. There was a lot of food waste; leftovers were thrown away after 24 hours which I found sad as they could have been donated or given to staff. Little amenities like the laundry service were nice. The hot tub was broken for most of my time there which was a huge bummer. Overall it's an okay place to go to seek treatment but there are better places to go. The best part was the alumni network and follow-up experience - they excel at that.

Title: Extremely Troubling Experience - Please Read Before Choosing This Facility…read more My family recently had a deeply troubling experience involving Cliffside Malibu and their so-called "sister property" in Los Angeles. I'm sharing this to protect other families who may be searching for trustworthy, clinically appropriate dual-diagnosis care. For several weeks, my family member had been in regular communication with a Cliffside Malibu representative about potentially entering their program. We ultimately chose a different treatment center, but when a severe medication reaction occurred at that facility, he ended up hospitalized and in crisis. In order for the institution to discharge him safely, he needed confirmation that another program would take him immediately. He contacted the same representative at Cliffside and was told a bed was available. I personally called that evening to confirm. I was told again, very clearly, that a bed was reserved and that arrangements would be made the next morning for pickup. However, everything changed the moment I asked whether they already had his insurance information on file. Cliffside advertises that they accept his insurance in network. The representative told me he was "under the impression" we would be paying out of pocket--over $70,000 per month. When I stated that insurance would be used, the tone of the conversation shifted abruptly. The next morning, the same representative told my family member that Cliffside Malibu no longer had availability after all, but that they could place him in their "sister property," a location called Casa Palmera in Los Angeles. Given the urgent situation and lack of alternatives, he had no choice but to proceed. What he arrived to was nothing like what Cliffside promises on their website or in their admissions calls. It was literally just a house. There were only two other clients, one of whom left that night, leaving him and one roommate. Meals were ordered from Uber Eats. He was told he would receive group therapy consisting of himself and his one roommate, and a brief weekly Zoom check-in with a psychiatrist. This is not remotely "comprehensive dual diagnosis care," nor what Blue Cross believes they are paying for. In the midst of acute withdrawal and psychological trauma, he was asked to pay $5,000 upfront, which he did--only to discover that the entire experience was essentially a bait-and-switch. He left after one day, now even more distrustful of the treatment system and still in need of medically appropriate care. To make matters worse, the posted licenses for this "sister" facility were expired just days before they admitted him. This raises serious concerns about regulatory oversight and transparency. We will be notifying the insurance company, as the care provided in no way resembled the services they claim to deliver. I am sharing this experience so that other families can exercise caution and ask very direct questions before trusting what is being represented on the phone or online. Our hope is that no one else finds themselves in the same vulnerable position.

The location of the studio is great, there is plenty of free parking and I received a warm welcome…read morefrom the host. The studio is clean and well laid out, and the lighting was set perfectly. The Sound bath meditation was wonderful. An hour long session, including bowls and recorded ocean sounds, with a brief intro. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and will definitely go again.

The most complete and immersive sound bath experience ever!!! Erika and Nico are accessible and…read moreinviting. Their space feels safe and comfortable. With a multitude of instruments and 2 musicians playing throughout, the sound experience is powerful and healing.