Positive Energy

Visiting an energy vortex is the perfect adventure for those seeking breathtaking views, hiking opportunities, and the chance to experience a deeper connection to the universe.

While the concept might sound mystical or like something out of a science-fiction film, it’s far more approachable than it seems. Adherents suggest tapping into the earth’s energy for healing, introspection, and transformation while visiting beautiful locations on our planet. 

What is an Energy Vortex?

According to Candace Silvers, a world-renowned Supernatural Healer and Human Behavioral Expert, an energy vortex is an invitation into a doorway or bridge to another dimension or paradigm with an energetic value.

While you can visit the site of an energy vortex and not feel or see anything special, Silvers explains it’s like an electrical outlet in the wall—you need to want to make the connection happen. “We are the cord, and the energy comes through as we tap in,” she says. “The outlet is the vortex, the pure energy. Once that vortex is opened and activated, [you can experience] visible light and palpable energy.”

Here are some of the most intriguing energy vortex destinations, along with personal stories from those who have experienced them.

Sedona, Arizona

Sedona, Arizona, is one of the most striking spots in America considered to be an energy vortex. With its majestic red cliffs and stunning canyon trails, it is alluring to every kind of traveler.

Caroline Ludwig, Doctor of Physical Therapy and the owner of Element Physical Therapy and Wellness in Albuquerque, New Mexico, often visits Sedona for a physical and mental uplift. “The moment my feet hit the ground in Sedona, I feel a deep sigh escape from my body,” says Ludwig. “The desert is such a special place to me. I feel nothing short of awe when I look at this landscape.”

Ludwig often recommends getting out into nature to her physical therapy patients and believes the grandeur of the land can empower one’s soul.

“As I walk along the winding trails through red rock country, I feel and embody its wild spirit,” she says. “The vastness of the towering rock formations, the way the sunlight dances, and the whisper of the desert breeze provide an energy unlike anywhere else.”

Highlights:

• Subway Cave
• Cathedral Rock
• Boynton Canyon Trail
• Airport Mesa
• Bell Rock

Stonehenge (Wiltshire, England)

Some archeological theories suggest that Stonehenge, one of the most famous landmarks in the United Kingdom, may have been a pilgrimage site for the sick and injured of the Neolithic world and a burial ground.

According to London-based life and business coach, author, speaker, and self-described “Master of Magnetism” Pandora Paloma, Stonehenge has a magical energy. “You can feel it even when you drive past! I remember going there on the solstice, and as soon as I got there, I burst into tears,” she says of the circle of prehistoric bluestones that is part of a World Heritage site in South West England and is believed to have been built with astronomical significance.

Vanessa Gordon, CEO and Publisher of East End Taste, a blog focusing on sustainable travel and food, also felt a similar vibe. “I definitely felt very balanced and grounded,” she says. “I didn’t feel overwhelmed or dizzy, but I felt very rooted to the Earth. I was in a very pleasant mood. I felt very positive, stable, and energized.”

The Blue Mountains (New South Wales, Australia)

The Blue Mountains are traditional homelands of Aboriginal Australians, holding significant spiritual meaning for these Indigenous peoples.

For all visitors, the Blue Mountains National Park offers incredible hiking trails amongst waterfalls, rivers, and sandstone cliffs, with amazing views, including of the famous Three Sisters rock formation. Only an hour from downtown Sydney, the World Heritage-listed area is ideal for experiencing nature while absorbing its serenity and solace.

Spiritual Teacher and Sage Todd Savvas describes the feeling he experienced there as calming, expansive, and healing. “With natural features and lots of hiking, it’s a fantastic place to seek truth and experience the gifts of nature,” says Savvas.

Highlights:

• Grad Cliff Top Walk
• Echo Point Lookout
• Gordon Falls Lookout
• Burramoko Ridge (Hanging Rock)
• Red Hands Cave

Machu Picchu (Urubamba Province, Peru)

A UNESCO-designated World Heritage Site, Machu Picchu is a site of ancient Incan ruins northwest of Cuzco, Peru, in the Cordillera de Vilcabamba of the Andes Mountains. Created in the 15th century by Emperor Pachacutec for the sun god, ‘Inti,’ the citadel and dwellings sit nearly 8,000 feet above sea level.

According to the UNESCO World Heritage Convention, the Historic Sanctuary of Machu Picchu is “among the most significant artistic, architectural, and land use achievements anywhere and the most significant tangible legacy of the Inca civilization.”

An awe-inspiring and dramatic locale, Machu Picchu attracts tourists, outdoor adventurers, history and archaeology buffs, and spiritual travelers seeking to understand and experience its mysterious allure.

For Caroline Lenher, ACC, a Los Angeles-based Professional Development Coach who hiked Machu Picchu several years ago, the Intihuatana Stone, a large carved rock known as the Sacred Stone, radiated a particular charge. “When I hovered my hand over the stone, I could feel the energy from it,” says Lenher, who describes the experience as a spiritual one. “I walked away thinking there are greater forces around us.”

Highlights:

• Intihuatana
• Solar Clock
• Guardian's House
• Sun Gate