| SpiritWorks of Virginia Top 10 Benefits for Walking the Labyrinth |
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10. It is a Right brain task involving creativity and imagery.
There is no logic or maze trickery.
9. You can experience an ancient archetype symbolic of
wholeness and life's journey. The 7 circuits symbolize the
variety of parts that make up the whole human.
8. Allows you to be part of human history, as people all
over the world have been walking these patterns for over
3,500 years.
7. When the Labyrinth is an outside one, it is a wonderful
opportunity to connect with nature and Mother Earth,
allowing you to realize how sacred & precious everything is.
6. It is a walking meditation promoting relaxation, deeper
breathing, and release of stress.
5. Mysteriously works with the Chakra system and Chi
meridians used by Chinese acupuncturists throughout the
ages for healing and balancing the organs and body.
4. It is a way to get in touch with the inner self; the self that
knows you best.
3. Gives you the opportunity to express your personal
needs to yourself.
2. Gives you the opportunity to listen and search for your
own answers. To be self-dependent, self-responsive and
connected to your inner source
1. It is a gift of self-care you give yourself and share with
others.
There is no logic or maze trickery.
9. You can experience an ancient archetype symbolic of
wholeness and life's journey. The 7 circuits symbolize the
variety of parts that make up the whole human.
8. Allows you to be part of human history, as people all
over the world have been walking these patterns for over
3,500 years.
7. When the Labyrinth is an outside one, it is a wonderful
opportunity to connect with nature and Mother Earth,
allowing you to realize how sacred & precious everything is.
6. It is a walking meditation promoting relaxation, deeper
breathing, and release of stress.
5. Mysteriously works with the Chakra system and Chi
meridians used by Chinese acupuncturists throughout the
ages for healing and balancing the organs and body.
4. It is a way to get in touch with the inner self; the self that
knows you best.
3. Gives you the opportunity to express your personal
needs to yourself.
2. Gives you the opportunity to listen and search for your
own answers. To be self-dependent, self-responsive and
connected to your inner source
1. It is a gift of self-care you give yourself and share with
others.
| http://www.accd.edu/pac/pass/PACLab/journey.htm Palo Alto College, San Antonio, TX Used with permission |