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SEDONA, ARIZONA

Sedona is not just one of the most beautiful places in the U.S., it’s also one of the most mystical.

The Native Americans consider it a sacred locale for healing and spiritual renewal. It’s known for

its energy vortexes (there are four main ones, but you can spot small pockets of energy around

spiraled Juniper trees), plethora of crystal shops, and aura readings, as well as rejuvenating and

medicinal spa treatments. Nature-loving yogi’s can sign up for guided yoga hikes and vortex tours

with Aumbase Sedona Adventures, which also offer a ton of classes, workshops and retreats.

The Red Rock country is also home to the annual Sedona Yoga Festival (March 9–12) that draws

prominent yoga teachers, luminaries, and influencers, like veteran yoga instructor Sara Ivanhoe

and renowned yoga photographer Robert Sturman.

We suggest you stay at one of the spa-centric properties to reap the most benefits of Sedona’s

unique environment. Amara Resort and Spa (from $199/night), which offers complimentary yoga

classes to guests, is also known for treatments such as chakra-balancing and custom oil-blended

massages, that aim to detoxify and harness the metaphysical energy of the region. The five-star

Enchantment Resort (from $605/night) is nestled in Boynton Canyon, one of the vortex hotspots.

It offers more than 100 weekly activities like meditation courses and healthy cooking seminars

as well as access to the luxe Mii Amo Spa, which is designed to harvest the natural energy of the

canyon, particularly suitable for unique treatments like the Full Moon massage.