The Labyrinth

The labyrinth pattern is an archetypal form found all over the world. It dates back thousands of years. No one knows who created any of the labyrinth forms, but we do know from experience that embedded within each design is a pattern that somehow quiets our deep inner being so we can hear our own wisdom and the wisdom attempting to reach us. Whether walked or traced in sand, the labyrinth pattern is a powerful tool for reflection, meditation, realignment, and a deeper knowledge of the Self.
The most elaborate of labyrinth patterns, with eleven circuits, dates back to the twelfth century. The classical seven-- circuit, also known as the Cretan, Celtic and Hopi medical wheel -- is the oldest known labyrinth, dating back four to five thousand years. Here at Suaimhneas, we have a seven--circuit labyrinth

Guidelines for the walk: Quiet your mind and become aware of your breath. Allow yourself to find the pace your body wants to go and do what feels natural. There are many ways to describe a labyrinth. It is a path of prayer, a walking meditation, a crucible of change, a watering hole for the spirit and a mirror of the soul.
May you be nourished

Lauren Artress (2001) The Sand Labyrinth: Meditation at your Fingertips.