Labyrinth walking

Labyrinth walking is a form of active meditation in which one navigates a labyrinth for meditative or therapeutic purposes. Labyrinths for this purpose typically differ from general mazes (which are built to confuse the walker) by providing a safe and partly contained environment for people to walk through as they pray or meditate. Such labyrinths have only one path to follow, which removes the conflict of decision from the journey itself, allowing the walker to focus on their mental activity while engaging in mild physical activity. The modern revival of labyrinth walking as an activity in the United States is largely led by Christian religious leaders and medical therapists.

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