Prepare to Walk.

Take some time to transition from your everyday life to the   labyrinth experience. Remove your watch and sit a     moments and low your breathing. Still your mind. Open yourself to possibilities. Think about, or write in a journal, your intentions for the experience: questions, affirmations, feelings. Leave your personal belongings in a secure place. Take off your shoes, a traditional sign of respect for a sacred space, and required for walking this painted labyrinths.

Begin your Journey.  

Pause at the entrance to the labyrinth to take a cleansing breath and focus your attention. You may ask a question, say a prayer or recite an affirmation. Some people choose to bow or make another ritual gesture to signal the beginning of their walk.

Walk the Inward Path.

Put  one  foot  in  front  of the other, and  walk  at  a measured pace that is comfortable for you. On the way in, focus on letting go of things you want to leave behind and releasing things that stand in the way of your spiritual journey. Pause when you need to. Don’t focus on the centre as a goal; be present in each step of the inward path.

Spend time in the Centre.

Take  as long  as  you  wish. You may  stand, sit, kneel or lie down. This part of the journey is about being present to your inmost self and to the power of the divine. You may pray, journal or simply be open to the stillness. Respect the boundaries of others with whom you share this sacred space.

Take the return path.

When you are  ready to  leave  the  centre,  begin  walking back to the outside. On this part of the journey, focus on what you will bring out from the centre and back into your life. Pause when you need to. Resist the temptation to hurry to the finish line: the return journey is as important as every other part of the labyrinth

Reflect on the Journey. 

When  you leave  the labyrinth, you may pause make another gesture or say a prayer. Before leaving the area, take some time to reflect on insights you’ve gained, or make notes in your journal to explore further later.