Transform your vacation (and state of mind) with the ultimate Arizona indulgence—lots of laid-back adventure influenced by the state’s rugged, red-rock beauty and diverse range of nurturing healing arts. Mix and match these 10 wellness-focused activities for the perfect blend of tranquility and action. BY CAITLIN ROW WELLNESS 10 WAYS TO Labyrinth at Superstition Mountain Museum, Apache Junction 1 Enchantment Resort, Sedona MARVEL AT SPECTACULAR SCENERY Home to 300 miles of scenic, umber-hued trails snuggled by succulents, scrub brush and cactus, Sedona’s Enchantment Resort is already a premier spot for hiking and mountain biking. Open since summer 2020, its newest attraction, Trail House Discovery Center , offers 4,100 square feet of fun, including outdoor-focused retail, equipment rentals, a discovery center and more. Traverse the arid landscape by bike or foot, admiring the area’s jutting sandstone cliffs, staggering canyons and high-desert juniper-piñon forests. 2 GO FOR A WALK Winding labyrinth walks offer an-other way to meditate, this time in the great outdoors. Different from a maze, labyrinths offer only one path—inward, then out again (a flawless metaphor for self-reflection). Made from stone and other natural materials, labyrinths have roots in spiritual rituals found all over the world. Head to Apache Junction’s Labyrinth at Superstition Mountain Museum or Flagstaff Community Labyrinth to stroll toward self-understanding. 3 PRACTICE MINDFULNESS Learn to quiet your mind with a calming meditation class at the world-renowned International Kadampa Retreat Center . To truly escape life’s distractions, opt for a multi-day spiritual retreat. Whether you’re a novice or an advanced practitioner, a contemplative visit means you’ll stress less and smile more. Located in Williams, about an hour from Grand Canyon National Park, the temple’s serene ambiance is accentuated by grand, peak-strewn views. International Kadampa Retreat Center, Williams 28 VISITARIZONA.COM
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