The labyrinth is an ancient symbol that relates to wholeness.
It combines the imagery of the circle and the spiral into
a meandering but purposeful path. The Labyrinth can be seen
as a metaphor for the journey to the center of your deeper
self and back out into the world with more profound understanding,
with new insights or new goals.
Unlike a maze, the labyrinth seeks to quiet the mind; it offers
an opportunity to walk in meditation to a place within, where
the rational mind merges with the intuitive. It is there that
we can re-discover our spirituality by invoking the sacred
into the everyday; we can become closer to ourselves and our
spirituality.
Our labyrinth is a classical design based on principles of
sacred geometry—the use of archetypal patterns drawn
from nature. It is fashioned out of swirling patterns of indigenous
granite and a green grass path. The labyrinth lies beyond
the Yoga Garden and can be accessed from the Willow Studio
or the garden level entrance.
We invite you to walk the labyrinth as often as you would
like—at any pace, any time. Your Spa Advisor will happily
get you started.
Walking the Labyrinth
- Before you begin take a moment to pause, draw in a deep
breathe and center yourself. Tap into your emotions, thoughts
and any effect they are having on the rhythms of your body
& your breath.
- Set an intention for the walk. Infuse the body with your
intention by sending it along with your breath into every
part of your body and every corner of your mind.
- Embark upon your journey mindfully, perhaps even playfully,
stepping into the Labyrinth. Empty the mind completely and
walk intuitively or select a meaningful word, phrase or
mantra.
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