It’s been awhile since we had been final in Sedona, but it surely’s dwelling to all issues religious and naturally, identified for its vortexes. Whereas the 4 finest identified vortexes are discovered at Airport Mesa, Cathedral Rock, Bell Rock and Boynton Canyon—there are different lesser identified ones to be discovered as nicely.
Some really feel the vibration radiating from them whereas others don’t have such a bodily response to it. Consider them as vitality flowing upward or spiraling downward, the latter of which has a extra grounding impact.

Renee and Anthony on the Sedona Stupa

Montezuma Nicely
Right here, you possibly can see Sonoran mud turtles and limestone cliff dwellings constructed by the Sinagua Indians across the 14th century.

Contained in the museum
We beloved the vitality and messages we acquired on the Amitabha Stupa in Sedona, which is superbly positioned among the many pinion pines, juniper pines and crimson spires. The stupa is understood to be one of many oldest types of sacred structure on earth, courting again to the time of the Buddha, 2600 years in the past. It’s thought-about to be the residing presence of the Buddha so represents the Thoughts of Enlightenment.

Renee and Anthony on the Amitabha Stupa in Sedona.
Amongst purple rock in all instructions, you are taking a brief trek up winding trails brings you to the 36 foot Amitabha Stupa after which, you’ll additionally uncover a smaller Tara Stupa for prayer, meditation, therapeutic, and the expertise of peace in a sacred place. We love that the Amitabha Stupa is open day-after-day from daybreak till nightfall and there’s no cost to expertise it. Beneath are some pictures of the grounds and the encircling pure magnificence.

Anthony on the Amitabha Stupa.
From practically each level in Sedona, you might be greeted with the vivacious and ever so energizing purple rocks.
There’s the notorious pink jeep excursions after all, which we’ve achieved fairly just a few instances over time. In case you’ve by no means achieved it, then it’s a should do, however for those who’ve achieved it as soon as, I’d counsel one other tour or maybe a non-public tour in case your funds permits.
Wish to see Sedona from above? Then try one of many helicopter choices. We went with Sedona Air Excursions a number of years in the past and I’ve to confess: the views are spectacular.
Additionally, to see the Chapel of the Holy Cross, you head up Freeway 180 roughly 3 or so miles to Chapel Street and observe Chapel Street to your left till you attain the spot – you possibly can’t miss it.
Other than all issues nature and religious, there are tons of nice purchasing – suppose artwork, crystals and jewellery for my favourite picks. There are even massive shows of crystals in espresso bars round city.
If you would like rarer finds and a wider choice, then try Crystal Gratitude at Creekside Plaza. Right here you may also join Reiki periods, therapeutic massage remedies and extra. Additionally they have an ideal show of crystal bowls which you’ll be able to play as nicely – with permission after all. They provide sound therapeutic periods and sound baths. Additionally they have Peace Place Presents alongside Jordan Street in Sedona as nicely.
As for meals, we didn’t dine out as soon as this journey, largely due to a number of home occasion invites and our busy schedule. A gem from previous journeys contains our 5 star expertise at Che Ah Chi on the Enchantment Resort, which is about on 70 acres in Sedona Arizona’s Boynton Canyon. Test out our overview from a number of years again. My favourite spot is Dahl & Deluca, the place romance meets previous world Italian delicacies. We needed to cease in and say howdy to Lisa Dahl (chef and co-owner) who we’ve met just a few instances over time and have all the time felt an ideal connection.
We additionally love René Restaurant on 336 Hwy 179 within the upscale Tlaquepaque purchasing plaza, which is surrounded by a Mexican courtyard and effervescent fountains. The meals and wine pairing is out of this world on this Southwestern Swiss/French mix, open for each lunch and dinner. Learn my earlier write-up which incorporates tons of yummy photographs.
We DID get to fairly just a few espresso bars this journey nevertheless as a result of we would have liked a spot with sturdy wifi to work on a presentation and who doesn’t love espresso, particularly within the winter? Just a few nice picks are Theia’s, Synergy (small, however funky with velvet couches and chocolate), Kota’s Espresso Home, Creekside Espresso and Bakery which overlooks a few of Sedona’s most fun rock formations, Oak Creek Espresso, Elote Cafe and the Chai Spot. The latter is tremendous funky and positioned at Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village — in addition they have one in Manhattan. We additionally sampled some scrumptious Indian fare from the fojols.com meals truck. (under)

Fojols.com Meals Truck
We had been there to talk on the Ascension Equinox Retreat which was held at Unity Sedona. Bringing collectively audio system and experiences from each the worlds of science and spirituality, it was an fascinating expertise for us. We centered on the multidimensionality of who we’re as vitality beings and the way figuring out extra about non-local consciousness and consciousness can deliver extra pleasure, peace and serenity into our lives.

Above and under, Renee and Anthony talking at Ascension Equinox Retreat.
Beneath, Suzanne Ross, the host and producer of the convention with Jimmy Church, radio present host.

Suzanne Ross and Jimmy Church

Maureen St. Germaine, instructor and writer

Alan Steinfeld, writer and host of New Realities

Nick Hawk

Speaker Dinner

Speaker Dinner

Above: panel dialogue
Outdoors of Unity, there are numerous statues throughout cultures and perception programs in addition to a patio sitting space to chill out in between periods.

Outdoors Unity Sedona

Renee & Anthony at Unity Sedona

Tanjila, Renee, Peter and Anthony at Unity Sedona.

Occasion after occasion, partially beneath the celebs and partially by the hearth
We additionally led a smaller gathering on Friday evening on the Sedona Quantum Consciousness Middle, organized by our good friend Tanjila Islam who’s the founding father of a brand new on-line platform known as Soul Search. Soul Search curates those that supply their expertise and companies round all issues consciousness and spiruality, from therapists and masseuses to wellness and Reiki practitioners, channelers, biofield healers and past. We have now an inventory on her platform which you can discover right here — it’s an effective way to let others learn about what you’re doing and to attach with others in comparable industries.
Let’s not overlook that daybreak and nightfall are magical instances in Sedona — the solar is all the time illuminating the rocks, enhancing their colours a lot so that you simply get glimpses of them in shadows, reflections and even the sky itself. We noticed a double rainbow once we had been there that we didn’t handle to seize nicely on my older iPhone however let’s simply say it was magical sufficient for us to drag over and sit with it for a half an hour.
We additionally did a small occasion separate from the convention at
Getting There
We have now pushed to Sedona from the west coast consider it or not (roughly 13-15 hours which you’ll be able to cut up up over 2-3 days you probably have time) or you possibly can merely seize a shuttle out of LA or SFO. Alaska Air has direct flights from SFO to Phoenix and though we’re comparatively new to them, it’s an effective way to go. The flight is barely round an hour and a half after which you possibly can decide up a rental automotive on the airport (through shuttle bus) and go exploring from there. And, the views are spectacular. Try their newest routes. #FlyAlaskaAir
We’re wanting ahead to returning when we’ve got extra time to absorb some hikes and trails — it’s all the time such a magical place to be in nature among the many highly effective vortexes, purple rock, canyons and cactus.