Labyrinths have always been associated with ancient pilgrimage routes
and rituals of self-discovery. They were worn as a form of protection
and ornamentation and were often found carved on doorways to bless a
dwelling.
Magic
Labyrinths are time windows, portals, where time stands still. They are
known to facilitate altered states of consciousness and have parallels
with reincarnation, initiation, prosperity, and fertility rites. Ancient
Scandinavian sailors believed the labyrinth had magical properties and
when walked could control the weather and ensure a good catch.
Movement
Many Sacred Dances have taken place within the Labyrinth such as the
“crane” dance recounted in the Greek legend of Theseus and the Minataur.
It is believed that the action of “dancing” a labyrinth magically
activates its inherent powers!
Ancient Temples
As a universal symbol, the Labyrinth appears throughout history dating
some 4,500 years and appears cross-culturally over the face of our world
throughout our known history.
Imagination
Labyrinths date back to early Crete, Egypt, Peru and India, and where
they were used for ritual walking and spiritual contemplation. Often
called “city of turns”, labyrinths were equated with Holy cities such as
Troy, Jericho, and Jerusalem.
Chakras
Resonating to the vibration of “seven” the Classical Labyrinth has a
direct correlation with the primary Chakras, Tones on the scale, and
Colors of the Rainbow.
The Brain
Equated with the brain many cultures believed that the labyrinth could
cure illness. Today the labyrinth is known to have a curative effect on
certain ailments by producing a sense of well-being and balance through
a type of vestibular stimulation, accessing both left and right
hemispheres of the brain.
Union
Moving through a Labyrinth changes ordinary ways of perception
connecting the inner and the outer, the right brain and the left brain,
the involutional and the evolutional through a series of paths that
represent the realms of the Gods and Goddesses. These realms are
associated with planetary move-ment as a process that induces Union with
the One.
Kathy Doore hosts a yearly pilgrimage
to the ancient Andean sites of the Pachamama. Fifteen years ago Kathy
experienced an awakening in Machu Picchu. Kathy invites you to join her
on her pilgrimage. Visit:
www.Labyrinthina.com/path.htm .
