CUYA Institute: Cuyamungue-Felicitas D. Goodman Institute
MEGALITHIC DOMES
Our sacred space is Sedona, Arizona… 350 million years in the making! Nature took her time to sculpt these red rocks, through earth thrusts, sea changes, wind and rain. We are blessed beneath our feet with an ancient aquifer, supplied by snowmelt from the sacred mountains of Flagstaff. Desert plants are hardy survivors, adaptable, resilient, with a long history of water conservation. All lessons with can use today, known and practiced by the Sinagua, ancestors to the Hopi, who left their mark here. Writing in petroglyphs on the cliffs, they too journaled their spirit journeys. (See photos below)Energy vortexes here buzz with magnetism, stirring the blood with vital force. In the shadow of Bell and Cathedral Rock, sits our Domes. The embrace of these half-spheres lets it incubate, the egg-shaped architecture being natural collectors of the sacred essence of the land. Our 30-foot diameter “Domehenge” natural rock column circle invites you in to walk the labyrinth, and later roll out a yoga mat. Sedona’s designated dark skies give view to the Milky Way with its boundless, beckoning ‘twinkling campfires of worlds beyond worlds”.
This arid desert’s flora and fauna demands respect. is welcoming and gentle, holding the imprint of those who came before, who too rejoiced in its power and beauty. Bring water bottles. Hiking shoes with good treads. Wide brimmed hats and sunscreen. Tweezers are handy should you brush up against cactus or catclaw brush. Watch your step – scorpions and snakes abound.
Accommodations that we provide are shared with your fellow participants. Eye masks and ear plugs are helpful items to have on hand. If you prefer more private quarters, ask for a list of nearby Airbnbs. The Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock is just up the road. If you’ll be arriving in an RV or travel trailer, we have plenty of space for you to park on our 3.5 acres.
Meals are mostly vegetarian. You are welcome to bring additional items for a special diet. To accommodate most everyone, menus are designed to assemble, from that evening’s toppings, the buddha-bowl, burrito, pasta, or baked potato the way you like it. We’ll all take turns in the kitchen prepping meals and cleaning up for dinner and brunch. Or, during the midday break, you may wish to grab a picnic to get a head start exploring the town or a nearby vortex trail.
Travel light, space for luggage is limited. Bring a journal and pens, comfortable loose or stretch clothing appropriate for sacred work, sturdy shoes for hiking, shoes easy to slip on and off, sunglasses, sun hat, sun screen. And a warm jacket for star gazing. You may also wish to bring, or find while here, a small, meaningful object to place on the altar, and take home with you.
Key Aspects of a Sacred Journey to Sedona
- Vortex Energy Centers: Participants visit specific, high-energy locations (vortexes) known to amplify prayer, meditation, and healing. Key areas often visited include Sedona’s red rock landscape, offering, inward-focused, and, outward-moving energies.
- Customized Experiences: Many guides act as pilgrimage facilitators, offering personalized journeys, such as “medicine walks,” tailored to your specific intentions, whether for healing, vision, or personal growth.
- Shamanic & Spiritual Activities: Tours frequently incorporate shamanic journeying
- Indigenous Connection: Many journeys emphasize the history and sacredness of the land, exploring, hidden ruins, and, petroglyphs.
- Land & Nature Immersive: Opportunities abound to explore, Sedona’s, canyons, and, creeks, which are considered part of the spiritual, and, healing, experience.