What is a labyrinth?

Mirror. Map. Mandala.

A labyrinth is a timeless path—an ancient design that offers a space for movement, reflection, and connection. Found in cultures around the world for thousands of years, labyrinths are used for walking meditation, spiritual insight, and grounding in the present moment.

Unlike a maze, which is meant to puzzle or trick, a labyrinth has a unicursal path, or one path in and out. There are no dead ends, no wrong turns—just a continuous journey that winds inward to a center, then returns back out. The path is simple, and the experience can be deeply personal and transformative.

For those new to labyrinths, here’s what else is helpful to know:

  • One can’t get lost. There's one path, so moving forward requires taking one step after another, inviting freedom to focus on breath or presence vs making one’s way.

  • There’s no “right” way to walk. Some people walk slowly, some with intention, some in silence. Others may carry a question or reflection with them.

  • It’s not a race. The pace, purpose, and meaning of the walk are to be discovered.

  • Every journey is different. Even if the path stays the same, one’s inner experience will change with each visit.

Whether outdoors or indoors, permanent or temporary, labyrinths offer a gentle invitation to pause, reflect, and return—centered and renewed.

Classical 3 circuit labyrinth

Classical 7 circuit labyrinth

Chartres labyrinth

Possibilities of a labyrinth:

Meditation

Play

Ritual

Movement

Nourishment

Rest

Discovery

And more…

Connection