Sedona, Arizona is a city of mystique and intrigue. This reputation is a result of a long-held belief that there is a presence of concentrated energy in specific areas among the red sandstone rock formations. Let’s take a closer look as to why Sedona is considered by many to be the most mystical destination in the United States.
Sedona’s red rock formations rise out of the desert, about 90 minutes north of Phoenix. As you enter the city from the south, you are met with eye-popping buttes and towers hewn from bright red sandstone. Driving through town, your passengers will press their faces against the windows to see the rock walls which surround them in impossibly sheer angles. Part of the mystique is found in this anciently (and modernly) revered formations. Many still assign them spiritual identities and powers.
You may ask, what is a vortex and why do people seek these out? A vortex is described to be the natural intersections of electromagnetic earth energy. Believers say that the forces can be felt physically and spiritually and is even the cause for Sedona’s twisting desert flora. These energy centers are located in known sites around Sedona. Other popular global electromagnetic sites include Machu Picchu in Peru and Stonehenge in England.
The entire Sedona area is considered to be a deeply spiritual destination, but there are specific locations where some say they feel the energy more intensely. Native Americans believe that a spiritual transformation occurs more easily here because the veils to other dimensions are more translucent and accessible. These vortex sites are said to bring about self-awareness and spiritual healing. It is a popular destination for profound meditation and for spiritual pioneers seeking guidance and peace.
Sedona is known around the world as the New Age Capital where people come to explore, meditate, enjoy yoga and receive professional psychic guidance. There’s an abundance of shops to purchase crystals, healing stones and a stick or two of incense. Sedona is a place of modern enlightenment, where natural spiritualists find like-minded communities, art and eye-opening experiences.
A vortex is said to have both a feminine side and a masculine side. Kindness, compassion and patience make up the feminine while self-confidence and reasoning are associated by the masculine side. You can decide which side you wish to commune with when you visit.
Sitting at about 5,000 feet above sea level, Sedona is one of the few Arizona cities that sees snow most years. As the white snow blankets the tops of the buttes, the red rocks shine even brighter. Bring your cameras, because this is a view you won’t find anywhere else in the world.
Whether you believe in the healing powers of a vortex or not, there is an activity for everyone in the family. The breathtaking view of a sunset reflecting off the bluffs will inspire a renewed appreciation for the beauty of nature at its finest.
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