Labyrinths in Places
Labyrinths are found in many places. Some are permanent and some are brought in temporarily for events. The challenge for labyrinth enthusiasts is often how to get permission to introduce a labyrinth into a specific environment. This section of the website examines some of the places where labyrinths may be found, the benefits of having them there, how they are used, and how people were able to install them there in the first place!
Labyrinths in Counseling Settings
- Part 1: An Introduction to Labyrinths in Counseling Settings
- Part 2: Case Study 1
- Part 3: Issues to consider when using Labyrinths in Counseling
- Part 4: Conclusion
Labyrinths in Churches
Labyrinths in Hospitals
Labyrinths in Prisons
Labyrinths in Public Parks and Recreation Settings
Labyrinths and labyrinth-centered events set in public places like city, state and federal parks and recreation areas offer citizens from all age groups and backgrounds, opportunities to experience the many benefits of labyrinth walking in close-to-home settings. A larger mission can also be served by introducing labyrinths into public settings: to revitalize community, foster community engagement, and impact economic development in the surrounding area.
- 01. How are Labyrinths Used in Recreation?
- 02. Why Community Labyrinths?
- 04. Labyrinths in Parks
- 03. Other Considerations
Labyrinths in Retreat Settings
Retreat - A place of privacy or safety
The Webster definition of retreat could just as easily be a fitting definition of labyrinth. Gracing any retreat space with a labyrinth is in complete and perfect harmony with the very heart and soul of what that space represents. In these articles, we would like to provide you with some practical experience and advice that may be of benefit to you whether considering the addition of a labyrinth to your existing retreat center or in preparation and creation of a retreat center from the ground up.
Labyrinths for Rituals and Ceremonies
Labyrinths in Schools
Children laugh and giggle when they see a labyrinth. If handed a finger labyrinth, they need no instructions: a right- or left-hand "pointer" finger immediately goes to the mouth of the labyrinth and the tracing of the pattern begins. Some children like to run labyrinths, others walk them with quiet acceptance. But are children quieter after walking a labyrinth or more focused or easier to get along with? Quite frankly we think so, but so far we only have anecdotal evidence. We are just beginning to discover and study the effects of labyrinths on children.