It’s been awhile since we had been final in Sedona, however it’s house 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 properly.
Some really feel the vibration radiating from them whereas others don’t have such a bodily response to it. Consider them as power flowing upward or spiraling downward, the latter of which has a extra grounding impact.
Renee and Anthony on the Sedona Stupa
Montezuma Effectively
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 power 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 thought 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 of to be the residing presence of the Buddha so represents the Thoughts of Enlightenment.
Renee and Anthony on the Amitabha Stupa in Sedona.
Amongst crimson rock in all instructions, you’re 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’re greeted with the vivacious and ever so energizing crimson rocks.
There’s the notorious pink jeep excursions after all, which we’ve performed fairly a couple of instances through the years. Should you’ve by no means performed it, then it’s a should do, however for those who’ve performed it as soon as, I’d recommend one other tour or maybe a personal tour in case your finances permits.
Need 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 Highway and observe Chapel Highway 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 – assume artwork, crystals and jewellery for my favourite picks. There are even giant shows of crystals in espresso bars round city.
In order for you rarer finds and a wider choice, then try Crystal Gratitude at Creekside Plaza. Right here you can even join Reiki periods, therapeutic massage therapies and extra. In addition they have an important show of crystal bowls which you’ll be able to play as properly – with permission after all. They provide sound therapeutic periods and sound baths. In addition they have Peace Place Items alongside Jordan Highway in Sedona as properly.
As for meals, we didn’t dine out as soon as this journey, largely due to a number of home social gathering invites and our busy schedule. A gem from previous journeys consists of our 5 star expertise at Che Ah Chi on the Enchantment Resort, which is ready on 70 acres in Sedona Arizona’s Boynton Canyon. Examine out our overview from a number of years again. My favourite spot is Dahl & Deluca, the place romance meets outdated world Italian delicacies. We wished to cease in and say howdy to Lisa Dahl (chef and co-owner) who we’ve met a couple of instances through the years and have at all times felt an important 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 a couple of espresso bars this journey nonetheless 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? A number of 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 enjoyable rock formations, Oak Creek Espresso, Elote Cafe and the Chai Spot. The latter is tremendous funky and situated at Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village — additionally they have one in Manhattan. We additionally sampled some scrumptious Indian fare from the fojols.com meals truck. (beneath)
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 attention-grabbing expertise for us. We centered on the multidimensionality of who we’re as power beings and the way understanding extra about non-local consciousness and consciousness can convey extra pleasure, peace and serenity into our lives.
Above and beneath, 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, trainer 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 methods in addition to a patio sitting space to loosen up in between periods.
Outdoors Unity Sedona
Renee & Anthony at Unity Sedona
Tanjila, Renee, Peter and Anthony at Unity Sedona.
Occasion after social gathering, 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 referred to as Soul Search. Soul Search curates those that supply their abilities and providers round all issues consciousness and spiruality, from therapists and masseuses to wellness and Reiki practitioners, channelers, biofield healers and past. We’ve got a list on her platform which you can discover right here — it’s a good way to let others find out about what you’re doing and to attach with others in related industries.
Let’s not neglect that daybreak and nightfall are magical instances in Sedona — the solar is at all times illuminating the rocks, enhancing their colours a lot so that you just 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 properly 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’ve got pushed to Sedona from the west coast imagine it or not (roughly 13-15 hours which you’ll be able to break up up over 2-3 days if in case you 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 a good way to go. The flight is simply round an hour and a half after which you possibly can choose up a rental automobile on the airport (by way of shuttle bus) and go exploring from there. And, the views are spectacular. Take a look at their newest routes. #FlyAlaskaAir
We’re trying ahead to returning when we now have extra time to soak up some hikes and trails — it’s at all times such a magical place to be in nature among the many highly effective vortexes, crimson rock, canyons and cactus.
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She can be the CEO and founding father of Magic Sauce Media, a brand new media providers consultancy centered on viral advertising, social media, branding, occasions and PR. For over 20 years, she has helped corporations from 12 nations get traction available in the market. Identified for her international and natural method to product and company launches, Renee practices what she pitches and as an lively consumer of social media, she helps purchasers navigate digital waters from around the globe. Renee has been running a blog for over 16 years and frequently writes on her private weblog Down the Avenue, Huffington Submit, BlogHer, We Weblog the World and different websites. She was ranked #12 Social Media Influencer by Forbes Journal and is listed as a brand new media influencer and recreation changer on varied websites and books on the brand new media revolution. In 2013, she was listed because the sixth most influential girl in social media by Forbes Journal on a Prime 20 Listing.
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