What is labyrinth?

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What is labyrinth?

Answer 1

Labyrinth is one of my favorite movies of all time.  

It's a Jim Henson/George Lucas film made in the late 80's.  It is about how Sarah (Jennifer Connley) becomes trapped in this fantasy world that is a huge labyrinth.  After wishing her brother away she realizes she must rescue him from the Goblin King (David Bowie).  It has singing, dancing and the majority of the characters are puppets.

Answer 2

A Labyrinth is a maze or if you are wondering about the movie...its a sweet 80's movie with david bowie

Answer 3

I once wrote an article on labyrinths as a wellness tool. This is from the first few paragraphs.

An increased understanding of the mind/body connection has led to a renaissance in “labyrinth walking” for stress management and spiritual wellness. Over 3,500 years old, the labyrinth is an ancient symbol representing wholeness. When this symbol is transferred to the ground and walked with purpose, labyrinth walking provides an opportunity to slow down and turn attention inward, then return to the outside world feeling renewed and rejuvenated.

Because labyrinths provide many of the same benefits as meditation, i.e., stress reduction, relaxation, inner stillness, and emotional healing, labyrinth walking is sometimes called a “walking meditation.” Labyrinths are thought to enhance right brain activity, allowing the walker to tap into his/her natural intuition and creativity. More recently, its value in the workplace for team-building, raising morale, conflict resolution, and problem-solving has become recognized.

Although there are many variations and designs, the traditional labyrinth has a one-path design consisting of intertwining paths leading to a center point (or goal).



The “walker” moves through the labyrinth at a pace that suits his/her mood or goal. The trip may be slow, skipping, energetic, celebratory, and even playful. On average a labyrinth walk can take between 20 minutes to 30 minutes, but it is truly a question of what is right for the individual.

After traveling through all the paths and windings, the walker comes into the center goal. After spending time there in contemplation, the walker returns via the same path. Total distance traveled averages about one-third mile, depending on the size of the labyrinth.

You might want to check out www.labyrinthsociety.com to read more.

Answer 4

a labyrinth is a maze