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Do Labyrinths Have Healing Powers? |
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Posted by mockomo
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 Labyrinths
are ancient, maze-like patterns. Unlike a maze, however, you cannot get
lost in a labyrinth, as there is only one path to the center and back
out. The idea of walking the patterns started about a decade ago as a
New Age fad and has grown more mainstream. Around the world, thousands
of labyrinths have been placed in parks, churches, gardens, and
schools. The patterns are interesting and intriguing, but can they help
heal the sick as some claim?
Some
labyrinth promoters suggest that the patterns may have mystical healing
powers. For example, the Carbondale Labyrinth Project 2000, in southern
Illinois, recommends their labyrinth for “persons with head injuries or
learning disabilities [who] might use it to facilitate sensory
integration.”
A
handful of medical centers have also incorporated labyrinths; the first
to install one on its grounds was San Francisco’s Pacific Medical
Center. Unfortunately, while labyrinths can be relaxing, there is no
evidence that they have any healing properties. The hospital and
medical center labyrinths are used by cancer support groups and other
patients to relax and reduce stress.
— Benjamin Radford
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