How I Use a Handheld Labyrinth for Meditation, Prayer and Stress Reduction

Learn some ideas and tips for using a handheld labyrinth and how the practice differs from walking one. I also share a variety of different designs, materials, and sizes demonstrating how to go deeper with the meditative experience. There is a short demonstration summarizing my practice. Use what works for you and share your own ideas and techniques in the comments!
Music for a Labyrinth Walk by Australian composer Corrina Bonshek
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Journey to the Centre is composed by Corrina Bonshek.
Performed by Adina String Quartet: Alan Smith (violin I), Jane Burroughs (violin II), Nicholas Tomkin (viola), Kathryn Close (cello).
Recorded, mixed, & mastered by Geoff McGahan.
Nature sounds by Wild Ambience

[@journeythroughpregnancy3863]

I enjoyed this so much! I have added art therapy to my labyrinth finger meditation with drawing my labyrinth with pastels, creating my threshold, the center, and four corners symbols of what I imagine with my intention. Just adds another layer of embodied learning to the experience. Once again, thank you.

[@LarsHowlett]

Glad you enjoyed it! That's a nice idea about the pastel drawing and parts of the labyrinth. I have seen people make rubbings of finger labyrinths as a quick and easy way to create a labyrinth artwork.

[@nezy6640]

I think I'm going to embroider a couple finger labyrinths.

[@ronkellis769]

I did. Was fun and left in the loop work great. 👍👍👍

[@carlosrivas2012]

Voy a intentar hace lo que muestras. Gracias....

[@harikasuri]

This is so amazing!!! Loved them all! And the way you explained it is so meditative 🙏💗

[@DiscoverLabyrinths]

Glad you liked it!!

[@elsamendoza3375]

Thank you- it’s very insightful and good guide. This will be the perfect gift to complement my finger labyrinth gifts.

[@DiscoverLabyrinths]

You're very welcome!

[@theresewelsh1567]

Lars, This is a wonderful KZbin video experience for beginners and those already experienced with walking the path. Thank you for creating a wonderful tool to schools will be able to use to incorporate labyrinth walks into their daily mindfulness practice. Therese

[@DiscoverLabyrinths]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lesleyraphael5153]

Thank you so much for this video, well put together, informative and useful. Very relaxing simply to watch you tracing your finger through the various labyrinths!

[@lucindawilson5510]

worthwhile thank you

[@ronkellis769]

My technique, and it's probably not original is a modification of what is taught to children. Inhale "1, 2." Pause "1, 2." Exhale "1,2,3,4." moving my finger while I exhale. Pause "1, 2." My finger only moves when I exhale, and my only focus is the count. If I'm distracted by the "monkey mind," I simply return to the count. I choose to extend my exhale simply to fully clear my lungs. Moving only during the exhale gives me two pauses and an inhale slowing down my journey.

[@deborahyaffee909]

Lovely intro, Lars. Please , would you tell me how you did the part of the video from above, of your finger walking the labyrinth?