Sedona Healing Ceremonies: Buddhist & Native American Red Rock Rituals

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Difficulty

easy

Duration

2 hours

Fitness Level

Light walking and standing; suitable for most adults and children with supervision

Overview

Move through chant, prayer wheels, and the medicine wheel among Sedona’s red rocks. This two-hour experience blends Buddhist and Native American practices—leaving you with a personal mala and practical tools for daily spiritual work.

Sedona Healing Ceremonies: Buddhist & Native American Red Rock Rituals

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Date

Mon, Nov 24

Travelers

The group gathers on a wind-scrubbed spur of red rock as the sun tilts low, and Sedona’s cliffs seem to lean in to listen. Breath fogs in the cool morning air; prayer wheels whisper when fingers set them spinning. In this two-hour experience, a guide moves a small circle of travelers between three sacred sites—Buddhist stupas and a Native American medicine wheel—teaching chants, mudras, and simple rites that are meant to open attention, steady the heart, and give tools for a daily spiritual practice.

Adventure Photos

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Adventure Tips

Bring a refillable water bottle

Short walks under desert sun can dehydrate you; carry at least 1 liter and refill before the tour

Wear stable shoes

Terrain between shrines is uneven sandstone—closed-toe footwear with grip helps maintain balance

Respect the ceremonies

Photography is fine in non-ritual moments, but follow the guide’s requests for silence and focused participation during prayers

Check the weather

High winds or rain can cancel outdoor rituals—confirm morning conditions and the operator’s cancellation policy

Local Insights

Wildlife

Western scrub-jay
Desert cottontail rabbit

History

The red rocks have long been significant to Indigenous peoples of the region; in the 20th century Sedona also became a focal point for visitors seeking spiritual and healing retreats.

Conservation

Stay on established paths and avoid touching rock art or shrine offerings; preserving fragile desert soils and cultural sites helps protect both ecology and sacred practices.