The Spiritual Vortexes of Sedona

We all have that one spot that is our spiritual retreat when life gets difficult. Sometimes the place to recharge your spiritual energy is a church or temple and other times it can be a peaceful spot in nature or cozy nook in your home. No matter where you go to find spiritual connection and solace in your life, there are certain places that are so incredible and breathtaking that they are the site of pilgrimages from around the world and will inspire you to deepen your spiritual connection, no matter your faith.

The next time that you are planning a pilgrimage to spiritual sites you should consider booking a trip to Sedona, Arizona. With a history that reaches back to the earliest Native American tribes in the area, Sedona is a popular destination for tourists and pilgrims who seek spiritual enlightenment among the breathtaking views of the desert. Part of what makes Sedona so inviting to spiritual seekers is that there is not just one landmark, but many that are known for their connection to divine forces.

Sedona is known for being a powerful center of spiritual energy that attracts artists and spiritual pilgrims from all over the world, not just the country. In addition to the overall spirituality of Sedona, there are concentrated vortexes where the spiritual energy is amplified. Most of the vortexes in Sedona are found in the natural desert landscapes and offer a sacred space that is both easily accessible and an ideal place for prayer and meditation.

One must-see landmark in Sedona is Cathedral Rock in the Coconino National Forest. It gets its name from the towering rock spires. If you arrive in Sedona, don’t be surprised if Cathedral Rock looks a little familiar to you, as it just happens to be one of the most photographed landmarks in town.

Other famous vortexes are found at Airport Mesa, Boynton Canyon and Bell Rock. While Airport Mesa boasts incredible panoramic views of the surrounding desert, Boynton Canyon and Bell Rock provide serene hiking trails with varying degrees of difficulty. Once you arrive at any of these four spots, you don’t have to search out a specific rock or location to find the vortex as the entire landscape of the park comprises the vortex. Simply find a quiet spot in the wilderness that speaks to your inner spirit.

Known for dramatic desert landscapes defined by the signature red rocks, Sedona was the home of hunter-gatherers that gave way to the Sinagua, a native tribe that farmed, studied astronomy and built the distinctive cliff dwellings of the local area. As the Sinagua grew in influence, the area became a center of commerce and trade that brought in influences from every direction that helped fuel its reputation as a spiritual vortex. Not only did they leave behind their symbolic pictographs and petroglyphs, but they also left behind a strong connection to the spiritual world that is still evident in these modern times.