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 The labyrinth is an ancient symbol that relates to wholeness. 
                    It combines the imagery of the circle and the spiral into 
                    a meandering but purposeful path. The Labyrinth can be seen 
                    as a metaphor for the journey to the center of your deeper 
                    self and back out into the world with more profound understanding, 
                    with new insights or new goals.
 Unlike a maze, the labyrinth seeks to quiet the mind; it offers 
                    an opportunity to walk in meditation to a place within, where 
                    the rational mind merges with the intuitive. It is there that 
                    we can re-discover our spirituality by invoking the sacred 
                    into the everyday; we can become closer to ourselves and our 
                    spirituality.
 
 Our labyrinth is a classical design based on principles of 
                    sacred geometry—the use of archetypal patterns drawn 
                    from nature. It is fashioned out of swirling patterns of indigenous 
                    granite and a green grass path. The labyrinth lies beyond 
                    the Yoga Garden and can be accessed from the Willow Studio 
                    or the garden level entrance.
 
 We invite you to walk the labyrinth as often as you would 
                    like—at any pace, any time. Your Spa Advisor will happily 
                    get you started.
 
 Walking the Labyrinth 
                    Before you begin take a moment to pause, draw in a deep 
                      breathe and center yourself. Tap into your emotions, thoughts 
                      and any effect they are having on the rhythms of your body 
                      & your breath. Set an intention for the walk. Infuse the body with your 
                      intention by sending it along with your breath into every 
                      part of your body and every corner of your mind. Embark upon your journey mindfully, perhaps even playfully, 
                      stepping into the Labyrinth. Empty the mind completely and 
                      walk intuitively or select a meaningful word, phrase or 
                      mantra. |