It’s been awhile since we have been final in Sedona, however it’s house to all issues non secular 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 vitality 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 may 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 obtained on the Amitabha Stupa in Sedona, which is fantastically 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 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 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 on daily basis from daybreak till nightfall and there’s no cost to expertise it. Under are some photographs of the grounds and the encircling pure magnificence.
Anthony on the Amitabha Stupa.
From almost each level in Sedona, you’re greeted with the vivacious and ever so energizing purple rocks.
There’s the notorious pink jeep excursions after all, which we’ve completed fairly a couple of occasions through the years. In the event you’ve by no means completed it, then it’s a should do, however if you happen to’ve completed it as soon as, I’d counsel one other tour or maybe a non-public tour in case your funds permits.
Need to see Sedona from above? Then take a look at 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 comply with Chapel Street to your left till you attain the spot – you may’t miss it.
Except for all issues nature and non secular, there are tons of nice buying – suppose artwork, crystals and jewellery for my favourite picks. There are even massive shows of crystals in espresso bars round city.
If you’d like rarer finds and a wider choice, then take a look at Crystal Gratitude at Creekside Plaza. Right here you too can join Reiki periods, therapeutic massage remedies and extra. In addition they have an excellent 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 Presents alongside Jordan Street in Sedona as properly.
As for meals, we didn’t dine out as soon as this journey, largely due to a number of home celebration 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 ready on 70 acres in Sedona Arizona’s Boynton Canyon. Test out our assessment 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 hey to Lisa Dahl (chef and co-owner) who we’ve met a couple of occasions through the years and have at all times felt an excellent connection.
We additionally love René Restaurant on 336 Hwy 179 within the upscale Tlaquepaque buying 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 pictures.
We DID get to fairly a couple of espresso bars this journey nevertheless as a result of we would have liked a spot with robust 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 enjoyable rock formations, Oak Creek Espresso, Elote Cafe and the Chai Spot. The latter is tremendous funky and positioned 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 have 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 targeted 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 beneath, Renee and Anthony talking at Ascension Equinox Retreat.
Under, 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 creator
Alan Steinfeld, creator 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 techniques in addition to a patio sitting space to calm down in between periods.
Outdoors Unity Sedona
Renee & Anthony at Unity Sedona
Tanjila, Renee, Peter and Anthony at Unity Sedona.
Occasion after celebration, partially underneath the celebrities and partially by the fireplace
We additionally led a smaller gathering on Friday evening on the Sedona Quantum Consciousness Heart, 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 abilities and companies round all issues consciousness and spiruality, from therapists and masseuses to wellness and Reiki practitioners, channelers, biofield healers and past. Now we have an inventory on her platform which you can discover right here — it’s a good way to let others learn about what you’re doing and to attach with others in related industries.
Let’s not neglect that daybreak and nightfall are magical occasions in Sedona — the solar is at all times 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 have 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 tug over and sit with it for a half an hour.
We additionally did a small occasion separate from the convention at
Getting There
Now we have pushed to Sedona from the west coast imagine it or not (roughly 13-15 hours which you’ll be able to cut up up over 2-3 days when you have time) or you may 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 may decide up a rental automobile 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 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, purple rock, canyons and cactus.
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She can also be the CEO and founding father of Magic Sauce Media, a brand new media companies consultancy targeted on viral advertising and marketing, social media, branding, occasions and PR. For over 20 years, she has helped corporations from 12 nations get traction out there. Recognized for her world and natural method to product and company launches, Renee practices what she pitches and as an lively consumer of social media, she helps shoppers navigate digital waters from all over the world. Renee has been running a blog for over 16 years and often 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 Checklist.
Her ardour for artwork, storytelling and images led to the launch of Magic Sauce Images, which is a visible extension of her writing, the results of which has led to producing six photograph books: Galapagos Islands, London, South Africa, Rome, Urbanization and Ecuador.
Renee can also be the co-founder of Touring Geeks, an initiative that brings entrepreneurs, thought leaders, bloggers, creators, curators and influencers to different nations to share and be taught from friends, governments, firms, and most people with a purpose to educate, share, consider, and promote modern applied sciences.
