Labyrinths

  The Amado Territory Ranch has added three labyrinths on the property. One is by the Serenity Pond and Straw House Gallery, another is by the Oasis, and the third is near the headwaters of the stream on the west side of the ranch. (See the Ranch Propery Map for exact locations.)

  According to Linda Wallace, labyrinths are found in many cultures worldwide and have been known to the human race for over 4,000 years. They have been used by many religions, cultures, peoples in different ways for many purposes. The experience of walking a labyrinth is different for each person and different each time you walk it. There is no "wrong" or "right" experience; it may invoke memories, help to clear your mind enough to find an answer to a problem you have worried about, bring you peace and tranquility, or lead you to some profound insight you have never had a chance to think about before. It is an amazing experience and an amazing tool that helps to slow us down, open our minds, rid ourselves of negative feelings, promotes creativity and helps to connect mind, body and spirit.

  The labyrinth by the Serenity Pond is entered from the left and has a female energy. It is shady and surrounded by trees and foliage and has dirt paths.. The labyrinth by the Oasis is entered by the right and has a male energy and is more rugged, open and has gravel paths. All of the labyrinths are three circuit labyrinths--the oldest style of labyrinths-- aimed at balancing the chakras or energy fields of the body. They are made from stones found at the Ranch and in the adjacent Sopori Wash.
 

Linda Wallace (photo to left), is a local yoga instructor and owner of the Raven Studio in Tucson, Arizona. Linda says, "I started building labyrinths about 6 years ago. The first one that I built was in the shape of a yin yang symbol.  I thought that it was appropriate since the symbol means balance.  I teach at my Raven Yoga Studio and labyrinth walk because yoga and walking are very balancing. I have since then built 7 other labyrinths and 3 mazes.   Each labyrinth has its own personalized healing energy.   I'm also a artist and photographer and like to create so the labyrinths have filled that need. To walk a labyrinth is like a journey through life you have twist and turns, but if you keep on the path you will remove all obstacles and reach your goal and succeed."
 Linda can be reached at 520-749-2407.

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