Merging Hearts Holistic Center
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THE SACRED ART OF WALKING A LABYRINTH
Labyrinths belong to the family of “Mandalas” (Sanskrit for “circle that contains the Essence”). They guard, activate & amplify the spiritual energies of a place so that people who walk them can experience a feeling of grace, peace or holiness in their body, mind & spirit. Labyrinths can be found in all sacred cultures of the world, from the Hopi to the Australian Aborigines to the Christian Cathedral builders.
A Labyrinth is a MINI-PILGRIMAGE into your own Self:
an open invitation and a guide to encounter Who You Are
The best known example of labyrinth is embedded in the stone pavement of Chartres cathedral in France (12th century). Merging Heart’s labyrinth is a replica of the Chartres Labyrinth. It is thought by many that moving through a labyrinth with its left and right turns helps one shift out of the linear, highly verbal left brain to the more spatially oriented, intuitive right brain. There is a key to the sacred art of walking a labyrinth and that is the Intention. Walking a labyrinth with intent can mean that the labyrinth is being used to address a specific issue, help answer a question, make a decision, or deepen your connection to God. Today people walk labyrinths for stress relief, anger and pain management, focus and meditation, and for a deeper awareness of God’s presence.
We have the energies of stones/crystals from sacred sited all over the world in our Labyrinth. In the “cross” of the Labyrinth we have placed stones from the sacred sites of Rome, Pompeii, Miletus, Oracle of Apollo, Acropolis, Ephesus, Hawaii, and The Great Pyramid itself. The center “rose” contains stones from Mt. Shasta, Peru, Sea of Galilee, Newark Great Circle Mound, Tenerife Island, Serpent Mound, and a scallop shell from Compostela, Spain. In the Service petal we have placed a bee comb to honor the ancient tradition of “honey for the Mistress of the Labyrinth” The shells symbolize the sacred spiral and, along with the sand, reflects the ancient Dolphin Temples. We have shared sand and stones with other local sacred sites: The Gates of Isis, The Ancient 80, and the KOHI Stargate. There is a laminated instruction sheet on the Labyrinth arbor for more information on how to walk our Labyrinth. In sync with the mission of Merging Hearts, it’s healing potential links Body, Mind, and Spirit. Thanks to all of those who held our vision of healing & empowerment, and helped in the making of our sacred Labyrinth. It is our hope that you walk it as often as needed. We are blessed...
Please join us every month for our Full Moon Labyrinth Walks usually at 7pm. There will be singing, chanting, drumming and/or candle-lit silence connecting with people at other sacred sites around the world for healing ceremonies. Check the newsletter for our monthly Labyrinth activities.
THE SACRED ART OF WALKING A LABYRINTH
Labyrinths belong to the family of “Mandalas” (Sanskrit for “circle that contains the Essence”). They guard, activate & amplify the spiritual energies of a place so that people who walk them can experience a feeling of grace, peace or holiness in their body, mind & spirit. Labyrinths can be found in all sacred cultures of the world, from the Hopi to the Australian Aborigines to the Christian Cathedral builders.
A Labyrinth is a MINI-PILGRIMAGE into your own Self:
an open invitation and a guide to encounter Who You Are
The best known example of labyrinth is embedded in the stone pavement of Chartres cathedral in France (12th century). Merging Heart’s labyrinth is a replica of the Chartres Labyrinth. It is thought by many that moving through a labyrinth with its left and right turns helps one shift out of the linear, highly verbal left brain to the more spatially oriented, intuitive right brain. There is a key to the sacred art of walking a labyrinth and that is the Intention. Walking a labyrinth with intent can mean that the labyrinth is being used to address a specific issue, help answer a question, make a decision, or deepen your connection to God. Today people walk labyrinths for stress relief, anger and pain management, focus and meditation, and for a deeper awareness of God’s presence.
We have the energies of stones/crystals from sacred sited all over the world in our Labyrinth. In the “cross” of the Labyrinth we have placed stones from the sacred sites of Rome, Pompeii, Miletus, Oracle of Apollo, Acropolis, Ephesus, Hawaii, and The Great Pyramid itself. The center “rose” contains stones from Mt. Shasta, Peru, Sea of Galilee, Newark Great Circle Mound, Tenerife Island, Serpent Mound, and a scallop shell from Compostela, Spain. In the Service petal we have placed a bee comb to honor the ancient tradition of “honey for the Mistress of the Labyrinth” The shells symbolize the sacred spiral and, along with the sand, reflects the ancient Dolphin Temples. We have shared sand and stones with other local sacred sites: The Gates of Isis, The Ancient 80, and the KOHI Stargate. There is a laminated instruction sheet on the Labyrinth arbor for more information on how to walk our Labyrinth. In sync with the mission of Merging Hearts, it’s healing potential links Body, Mind, and Spirit. Thanks to all of those who held our vision of healing & empowerment, and helped in the making of our sacred Labyrinth. It is our hope that you walk it as often as needed. We are blessed...
Please join us every month for our Full Moon Labyrinth Walks usually at 7pm. There will be singing, chanting, drumming and/or candle-lit silence connecting with people at other sacred sites around the world for healing ceremonies. Check the newsletter for our monthly Labyrinth activities.
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