The Star Garden Labyrinth The Star Garden is a labyrinth. The labyrinth is an ancient symbol of wholeness, reflecting the simplicity and grace of nature, together with the intricacies and mystery of our human experience. The labyrinth is a sacred space, a place to retreat to and re-claim personal power. Walking a labyrinth is a gift we give to ourselves, leading to discovery, insight, peacefulness, connectedness and well being. The labyrinth is a spiritual tool, designed to awaken in us a deep rhythm that unites us to ourselves and to God who created us. Labyrinths are amazing and versatile tools. People who walk them often experience an almost magical meshing of their analytical or rational mind with their intuitive and spiritual consciousnesses. From this altered state of consciousness, we can amplify our intuition, clarify complex questions, create incredible possibilities, and connect deeply to Spirit. Generally, the labyrinth is a sacred space that provides a safe haven for us to release our painful memories and traumas. Walking each of its winding paths, our feelings rise to the surface, and we are able to detach enough to allow them to flow in to the labyrinth's receptive energy, where one is gently encouraged to confront uncomfortable issues, and sometimes, harvest the confidence to heal and move beyond them. The twists and turns of the paths help to bring into balance the left and right hemispheres of the brain, bringing the physical into balance and encouraging brain synchronicity. Each walk is different, but generally follows three very distinct influences that manifest in, processing and releasing inhibiting thought patterns, re-aligning with Spirit and awakening to our true potential. We walk into the labyrinth, our minds slow down and we experience a "letting go", a releasing of our problems and stresses of the day. It is this gift of self-reflection offered by a labyrinth walk that encourages us to stretch our horizons, become more aware of our thoughts and practiced responses, and allow ourselves an alternative, and often, more healthy course of action. It is accompanied by increased self-confidence and the opportunity to create the future by healing the past in the present or now moment. BENEFITS OF LABYRINTH WALKING: Deepening spiritual awareness Expanded prayer life Experiencing peacefulness and connectedness Fostering unconditional love for self and others Triggers relaxation response Soothing and restorative following trauma Conflict resolution Problem-solving Increased concentration Restoration of mental clarity following trauma or disaster Stimulation of the imagination and creativity Helps lift depression Helps reduce negativity Can be used for emotional ceremonies such as weddings Community outreach Multigenerational / multicultural understanding Increased self-knowledge and understanding Stress management Healing grief and loss Improved morale Increased productivity Greater cooperation and teamwork HEALTH BENEFITS: Regularly eliciting the relaxation response can result in: Lowering blood pressure Lowering breathing rates Reducing incidents of chronic pain Reducing insomnia and Improving fertility
The Star Garden Labyrinth and Holistic Health Centre Rietvlei Farm 101 Swartkoppies Rd Johannesburg Tel: 011 867 7010/13 | Fax: 011 867 7165 | Cell: 082 895 6620 OR 078 622 1336 E-mail: stargardenmatrix@gmail.com www.maximonline.co.za