Abstract
Background: Meditation as it is currently known is an ancient practice, which can be traced back to Asian traditions. With the proper technique, a state of physical relaxation and respiratory balance can be reached naturally and spontaneously. This paper considers meditative labyrinth walking to be a unique expression of Dr. Lauren Artress’ work, who studied and applied the image of the labyrinth on the floor of the Chartres Cathedral in France. Methods: This study used a qualitative approach. It is a cross-sectional non-randomized study, conducted at an institute for psychotherapies with a sample of 30 participants. Results: 99% of the group reported feeling emotional distress caused by the feeling of a longer walk on the way out, 21% reported feeling the same while walking the path, and 41% at the beginning. The remaining participants felt lost in time and space. Conclusions: This study showed that the practice of labyrinth walking is a physical, emotional, and sensory experience. On the clinical level, correlating this experience to the planning of care seems to be particularly relevant.
Highlights
The Brazilian Portuguese word for “meditation” is “meditação”
This paper considers meditative labyrinth walking to be a unique expression of Dr Lauren Artress’
The study participants were 30 members of an integrative therapy institute who volunteered for labyrinth walking
Summary
The Brazilian Portuguese word for “meditation” is “meditação”. In Portuguese, it may have several meanings. The Brazilian Portuguese monolingual dictionary Aurélio defines “meditação” as a feminine noun derived from the verb “meditar” (to meditate), to consider, to think about, to project, to intend, to reflect [1]. Meditation as it is currently known is an ancient practice, which can be traced back to Asian traditions. The term is used to refer to practices fostered by certain religions, including Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Taoism, and Shamanism involving shifting consciousness from the outer world to the inner world [3] Another recent form of meditation is mindfulness [4]. On the clinical level, correlating this experience to the planning of care seems to be relevant
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