What is a Labyrinth?

A labyrinth symbolizes the life journey, with just one way in and one way out. The walk is an intentional path that mirrors our journey through life from birth to spiritual awakening to death.

Why Labyrinth Walking?

Labyrinth walking is an ancient practice used by many faiths for spiritual centering, contemplation and prayer. This practice can elicit calm, relaxation, and grounding. Entering the path of a labyrinth, you walk slowly, with attention to each step, while quieting your mind and focusing on a spiritual question or prayer or simply the ‘in and out’ of your breath.

How to Walk a Labyrinth

Open your senses and focus on the process of taking slow, deliberate steps. Reaching the center, pause to reflect, pray, or listen for a response to the question you pose. Upon exiting, follow the path back out, again slowly and deliberately, and absorb the experience with continued reflection, prayer, or journaling.

The Pathways Center’s labyrinth is typically available Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., or by appointment. This portable labyrinth may occasionally be used elsewhere for an activity/event. Please call in advance to confirm labyrinth availability at (717) 391-2413.

 

World Labyrinth Day
Saturday, May 3, 2025
12:30 – 2:00 pm
(Doors open at noon)

Every year in May, thousands of people around the globe participate in World Labyrinth Day as a moving meditation for world peace and celebration of the labyrinth experience. Join us to ‘Walk as One at 1’ and be part of creating a rolling wave of peaceful energy passing from one time zone to the next. All ages are welcome; no experience necessary. Finger labyrinths will be available for those who cannot physically walk the labyrinth. This event will be held indoors. Registration by April 30 is required. Click here to register.

 

Additional Information
worldlabyrinthday.org
labyrinthsociety.org
labyrinthlocator.com