Edinburgh labyrinth

The labyrinth is an ancient archetypal pattern found in many cultures around the world dating back more than 4000years. The design of the Edinburgh Labyrinth is based on the 13th century labyrinth laid in the floor of Chartres Cathedral in France. 

Unlike the maze it challenges the mind with blind alleys, dead ends and choices to be made labyrinths have only one clear, winding paths leading you from the outer edge into the centre and back out again. Walking the path offers a unique space to slow down, still the mind and explore the inner landscape of the soul.

Walking the labyrinth:

- when you enter the labyrinth you can trust yourself to the simple path ahead and begin to slow down. As you walk to the centre, let it be a time to release the thoughts and feelings preoccupying you. Allow your mind to quieten.

- when you reach the centre be still. It is a place to openness and receiving

- as you return along the same path reflect on any insights and connections that may have come to you and begin to integrate new insights and possibilities in to your life. 

For some the experience of walking the path may offer a renewed sense of well-being and inner peace. Others may use it to focus on a particular question or issue. For others it will be primary a path of mediation or prayer. There is no right or wrong way to walk a labyrinth. Use it in whatever way is helpful for you.

The Edinburgh Labyrinth is a path of welcome for those of all faiths and none.