My Favorite Energy Vortex in Florida

Where are the Energy Vortexes in Florida?

Myakka River State Park is host to several energy vortexes in Florida. Some require long hikes in open sun. Others are tucked in the shadows of twisted trails full of tree roots that must be navigated with care. Sarasota vortex tours can be customized to your skill and interest level. Unsurprisingly, the most potent energy vortex in this Florida park is not a walk in the park ;) 

Vortex Trailhead

Vortex tours are all about Location, Location… Vortex Location

But today, the magic only happened once we were out of the vortex location. We set off from the vortex trailhead towards the singing tree. This vortex got it’s name from the first time I meditated there and my guest spontaneously burst out into song. The most beautiful thing happened on this vortex tour, the birds sang back! And that’s the magic of Myakka. When you greet nature, nature speaks back. My vortex tours focus on how to listen deeply to nature. So we get quiet and listen.

I knew that there was a prescribed burn in the park the week prior, however I didn’t look at the map close enough. Because once the tree came into view, my heart sank, the singing tree was burned to a crisp! She was reclaimed by the flames and will become part of the renewed soil.

Vortex Travelers

In a park like Myakka, there is always a plan B, and plan C, and plan XYZ. So we turned around, found a shady nook in an oak hammock and traveled into the energy vortex. The meditation was short and sweet and nothing world shattering, like a burnt tree :( But the tour is not over after the meditation. Not at all, the journey has just begun because it is essential to integrate your experience.

The non-vortex energy of Florida

The last stop of the tour is usually next to the big lake. After we passed through the vortex trailhead again, we went to an integration point, near water, and got still. Remember the importance of listening to nature? You’ll see how powerful it really can be. There are a few good spot next to the lake, so I have options if one is already full of people. Today’s integration spot was near the road, so we had the familiar comfort of our cars, ready to chariot us home after a victorious jaunt into nature. The trees along the lake are old, sprawling, and gentle as your grandmothers touch. I guided us to a safe, comfortable seat and gazed out to the horizon. We were able to get really quiet, turn inward, and tap back into that vortex energy. It was easy to relax into the Earth because we are feeling comfortably full on the vortex energy. 

The animals in the energy vortex of Florida

Hiking in Myakka is one of the best locations to view wildlife. Since working with vortex energy is an art of subtleness, the wildlife responds to our gentle presence. My guests were completely entranced by soaking up the grand vista, that they did not notice the large flock of birds parading less than 20 feet from where we were sitting. It was 4 adult turkeys wit a gaggle of babies sandwiched between their protective leaders. I’ve seen wild turkeys in the park before. But never with 20+ babies! It was such a blessing to be witness to such a big family. My guest said it was the highlight of his tour! Definitely coming back.

Wild Turkey Summer Survey

Turkey sightings are more than just a lucky day. It’s a chance to participate in citizen science. The Florida FWC asks for reports on wild turkey sightings to help inform data on population size and health. I was really excited to report the sighting and be a part of citizen science while on a vortex tour.

Learn more at the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. https://myfwc.com/hunting/turkey/brood-survey/ 

On the cusp of Summer

The river bends have dried up so that the upper and lower lakes are no longer connected. The gators are gone from the familiar hang outs. I didn’t see any, which was very surprising. Typically Myakka River State Park is a place where you are guaranteed to see a gator or a dozen! 

The other sentinel of the river was present, Great Blue Heron, one of my favorite birds. She is tall and elegant, like myself. A patient observer. Loves to be in water. Similar to the gators, they seem to have territories that they claim and hunt exclusively. I’m fascinated by the unspoken boundaries that appear to exist in nature.

The plants are giving their final salutes in what feel like desperate attempts to catch the last breath of Spring before Summer bakes us all in unrelenting radiation. Some coreopsis still hang around sharing their cheerful yellow faces with glee. What catches my eye most are the thistle taller than me and yucca sending stalks up over the scrub line like surrender flags rising over the trenches. I’m beginning to mark time and season in the behavior of plants and animals. Thats the most beautiful part of developing a relationship ith one spot, the awareness of seasonal patterns. Like looking forward to a good friend who visits at the same time every year.

Earth Day at Rising Tide International

Hug a Tree for Earth Day!

Hug a Tree for Earth Day!

When's the last time you hugged a tree what did it feel like for me they're all a little different but there's a few similar characteristics the first one being physical relaxation like I feel my body just intuitively and also kind of nudging me to like unclench drop my shoulders you know you just get that nice heavy feeling sometimes I'm moved to physical expressions whether it's an exaggerated sigh like in yoga class andrew Huberman even promotes this now i'm going to have to look up what he calls it and the other thing is is kind of mental clarity my my mind slows down my thoughts just get quieter and so I become more perceptive i become more intuitive and I hear the gentle nudges of nature and so I want you to feel this too i think everybody deserves to feel hugged back by a tree we always talk about hugging the tree but maybe the better question is how does the tree hug you back so today the tree is actually hugging me back in gratitude thanking me for spending time to just slow down and appreciate her and and send my thanks and blessings to the earth on this Earth Day so whenever you're watching this take it as a sign to go outside and hug a tree and then let me know in the comments how is it talking back to you cuz conversations aren't just one-sided what did the tree say to you.

Peace on Earth Day!

Peace on Earth Day!

Have you ever seen a peace pole i'm here with one right now at Rising Tide International a spiritual center in Sarasota Florida And this poll says "May peace prevail on Earth." And it's got four different languages And this is part of a global project to spread peace and to really honor all the faiths And that's why I am here at Rising Tide on Earth Day 2025 to bring blessings of peace on Earth and to share my my love of Earth which brings me so much peace So from Sarasota Vortex tours to your little corner of the world I wish you a very happy Earth Day and encourage you The smallest action you can go outside the smallest action you can take today is go outside and say thank you to a tree to a plant to whatever sparks your fancy And so here in Florida we have a lot of these beautiful bromemilads And so I'll just gently touch it and say thank you for adding color and excitement to my life These are a really cool Florida plant I've never actually tried to communicate with them shamanically but let's let's give it a shot Okay When you want to try to communicate with a plant you close your eyes You tap into the vortex that you create between each other and they're just kind of an explosion of love and light That's what I'm getting You know a lot of times you can also read it physically You want to learn more about talking to the plants come on a vortex tour I will teach you how to connect to their energy and find peace on Earth Have a blessed day!

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