Organized, structured sports and on-going physical activity can provide many health benefits. Playing sports with a goal in mind not only teaches team-work, but also teaches how to effectively communicate and problem solve together. It is also a natural way to let go of stress while building self-confidence at the same time. That’s why, Bodhi […]
Self-Realization Fellowship (SRF) is a worldwide, non-denominational, spiritual organization founded by Paramahansa Yogananda in 1920. The shrine, located in Pacific Palisades, was to serve as the preservation of Yogananda’s writings and teachings on meditation, including Kriya Yoga and to be a place of worship. Every Sunday Bodhi Casa attends a meditation service located at the Self-Realization
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Yosemite The Bodhi Casa Yosemite backpacking trip is our favorite way to reward residents for completing Phase 1 of the program. Wilderness therapy is a nature-centric approach to drug and alcohol abuse treatment through rigorous outdoor hiking and camping. This trip helps residents build strength physically, psychologically and within their sobriety as a whole. It
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At Bodhi Case we like to take advantage of local surfing in Southern California by taking the men to Trestles, a hot spot in San Diego County. After a short drive we park the van and the men walk 15 minutes down the trial to the ocean along wetlands and local wildlife. Trestles park is
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Less litter on wilderness trails brings benefits to animals and humans alike. Not only is the litter unsightly, but it also poses danger to animals that may ingest it. Since nature gives us so much to be thankful for, at Bodhi Case it’s imperative to teach the men to be mindful of the impact they
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Abalone Cove Reserve is located right off a main road that hugs the coast of Rancho Palos Verdes. While visiting there, the Bodhi Casa men enjoyed the isolated beach, the tide pools and the beautiful bluff-top viewing areas. The men hiked down a dramatic trail which led to the State Ecological Preserve that is an
At Bodhi Casa we believe that adventure and nature heal the spirit. So, when an alumni was so inspired after hiking the John Muir trail, that he later decided to explore the mystical ruins of Machu Picchu, we fully supported his dream. With a newly discovered sense of adventure, our alumni took to the Salcantay
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Adventure therapy uses the natural environment to elicit change by using experiences to build trust through activities in high adventure and outdoor expeditions. At Bodhi Casa we sometimes partner with other transitional programs so the men can enjoy these excursions together. What better place to do this than at Lake Powell, in Arizona where there
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The men of Bodhi Casa headed down to skid row to volunteer with HavASole, a local nonprofit. HavASole’s mission is to provide the homeless and at risk youth population with quality footwear to encourage healthier lifestyles and prevent disease, while fostering a sense of community along the way. Being of service to those who are
