Sedona's energy vortexes are a source of skepticism with the internet media.

Here is what Brian Dunning of Skeptoid Media had to say about a vortex and Sedona's energy vortexes:

"So from a physics perspective, we see there are two necessary ingredients for a vortex to exist: first, a fluid; and second, some stirring influence. When we try to match up a real vortex with the Sedona version, we quickly find there are no matches to be made.

The "energy field" described by the vortex proponents is not the air or anything else that has the physical properties of a fluid; therefore there can be no pressure differentials or fluid dynamics in play. Since the fluid is not there, there is no canoe paddle or stirring spoon or uplifting warm air against falling cold air to initiate turbulent flow. Physically, anyway, a Sedona-type vortex does not exist. If there's no physical fluid, there are no fluid dynamics."

And here is what Laurie Gough said about Sedona with "Sedona: Is The Whole Town Built On A Hoax?"

"I'd first heard about Sedona at a remote campground south of Sedona called Verde Hot Springs where my husband and I had camped for six days.

The campground local hippies made jokes about Sedona's tourists, but at the same time, each had a story to tell in support of Sedona's mystical reputation. Around a fire, a camper offered his vortex expertise, claiming that one vortex takes something away from you that you want but gives you back something you need. "Hey, kind of like the Rolling Stones song," I'd offered.

Another vortex overwhelms you with so much energy you might get sick; another puts you to sleep, another vortex strips you of your beliefs. I smiled and nodded politely, pretending I didn't think him a total flake."

Hence, there are people who believe via strong logical rationale that Sedona's energy vortexes are a sales gimmick.

My Analysis At Three Popular Energy Vortex Sites In Sedona

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The Kachina Woman (And Son) Energy Vortex

This is the Kachina Woman Rock Formation looking to the right:

And below is the Kachina Woman (seen from the back) looking at her son (on the right):

I was told to climb to the area between the Kachina Woman and her son for best energy vortex effect. Here is what I felt:

(a) my hangover headache (from a consumption of Margaritas the night before) went away

(b)  I felt very relaxed once I reached the destination (but I also could have been relaxed from taking a break from the 1/2 mile hike and climb up the formation)

(c) there was a scant feeling of "turn on" in a sexual sense

I also noticed very strange cactus growing in the "vision of the Kachina Woman" area. It resembled a bunch of wooden staffs (with pricks on them) pointing upward, and they seem to be pointing upward in a logarithmic spiral (similar to a Christmas tree, but the structure is made up of poles separated from each other (and not formed via tree branches)). I discussed this cactus with a restaurant worker in Sedona, and she claimed that the particular cactus I described could not be found anywhere else except at the Kachina Woman site.

Overall, I was impressed. But yes, it could also have been a sense of relief from a good hike. Nevertheless, I would probably do it again since it was a very nice hike with very relaxed feelings at a key point in the vortex.

The Bell Rock Energy Vortex

This vortex is the real deal people!! I got "zapped" about 500 yards away from the parking lot while on route to the rock formation. I felt dizzy and started seeing trails. It was a visual that resembled what is described with psilocybin mushroom, and it lasted for about half a minute.

I had this same feeling (with less intensity) about three to four times during the hike. I got up 1/3 of the Bell Rock Formation and returned back to the parking lot.

I noticed that the best effects described above took place near juniper trees growing about 500 yards away from the parking lot and at the base of the rock formation. These trees did have juniper berries (unlike the juniper trees at the Kachina site), and this is what they looked like:

And below is what juniper looked like at the Kachina site:

The Cathedral Rock Formation Energy Vortex

This was similar to the effect of Kachina Woman. A relaxed feeling and a beautiful rock formation combined to make this a great hike and allow one to feel very relaxed. It was a feeling similar to after a good meditation session.

All three hikes were awesome, with unique characteristics all their own. The energy vortex effect was definitely felt with the Bell Rock formation; the Kachina Woman Rock Formation and Cathedral Rock Formation had feelings of a relief in some way.

I really enjoyed all three hikes.