What is a Sedona Vortex? Fact or New Age Woo-Woo

Sedona, Arizona is alive with energy and hasI have experienced healing on all levels. I was
15-20 energy vortex sites located within a 15-20drawn to Sedona shortly after my first divorce,
mile radius. As you arrive in Sedona like manyand was seeking inner healing and clarity in my
other emotionally weary traveler's from all walksown life. The vortex that I was most drawn to
of life and all corners of the planet, you findat the time was Boynton Canyon. Boynton is
yourself wondering-will I feel it? If I sit very stillbalanced in male and female energies, and is a
and focus my full attention will I feel themagical place for healing wounds from divorce,
mysterious "energy" and possibly get a vision orand other imbalances in male/female energies.
two while I am here.Another favorite place in Sedona is Airport Mesa.
Sedona Arizona is the land of many vortex sites.The views are awesome there, and the energy is
A vortex can be explained as a place on theso strong that most are able to connect with it,
earth where energy is either entering the earthand experience major shifts and insights.
through lay lines (energy lines) or it is projectingThe Chapel of the Holy Cross in the Red Rocks
out of the earth. Lay lines run on the earth, justholds unmatched beauty, and the energies in the
like the acupuncture meridians or energy lines thatchapel are mystical and emotionally healing. If you
run through our body, and connect to our chakrasare a hiker, there is a wonderful hike in this area.
and organs. The earth has a chakra system, andIt is well marked, and moderate enough so that
meridians that connect this system, just like ourmost can handle the challenge.
own system. When the vortex has energy that isNext in line of favorites is Indian Gardens. In Oak
entering the earth, it is a feminine vortex, andCreek Canyon along Oak Creek are magical
enhances meditation and going within. It is alsosprings that feed Oak Creek. Our Ancestors have
considered magnetic energy (drawing in). Therespected and revered these waters for their
energy vortex sites that have energy leaving themagical healing powers, for centuries.
earth are considered masculine vortex sites andEach person who ventures into the vortex sites
are electro-magnetic. Male energy vortex siteswill have their own inner and outer journeys. If
are considered best for practicing Chi Gung,your plan is hiking each vortex, while hoping to
meditations on your goals that you want tocatch the energy during your hurried treks; you
manifest, or any more active practice.are likely to miss an energy experience. Just like
For those with a very logical mind-you may wantinner peace-for the ecstatic energy
something tangible that you can feel, see, orexperience-one must slow down, and be still. Many
perhaps hear. Think about the energy that travelspeople have traveled here and left feeling they
through the circuits and electrical lines of yourmissed the whole experience, seek us out as
home, you cannot see it. The energy that runsguides. Once we have their intentions for their
through our own body can't be seen except withtrip, i.e. healing, inner peace, clarity on direction,
kirilian photography, yet you know when yourand loss of someone close, etc, we choose the
energy feels low and you need sleep.appropriate vortex site, and create a private
Each vortex, has a quality of energy, andpersonal ceremony. As guides we assist our
therefore will enhance certain healing meditations.guests to connect with the land, their inner divine
Many people come to Sedona to find healing onessence, and experience the healing energies of
various different levels. Some seek clarity andthe vortex sites.
direction, while others seek inner emotional healing,You will find many beautiful and rewarding places
and still others pray for physical healing fromto visit in Sedona including world class spas, art
many chronic diseases. We also have those whogalleries, world renowned restaurants; hiking trails
are just curious, and want to see if they "feel"that guest's travel around the world to hike, and
anything or if all this is just new age hype.unbelievably beautiful sunsets. Sedona was voted
I have been visiting Sedona Vortex Sites forthe number one most beautiful place to visit or
more than eighteen years. During my many visitslive by USA Today.