“The labyrinth is a right brain activity that allows participants to activate their creativity, intuition, and imagination. The labyrinth can help encourage participants to experience a contemplative or meditative state in which they are able to “let go” while encouraging personal and spiritual growth. Research conducted at the Harvard Medical School’s Mind/Body Medical Institute by Dr. Herbert Benson found that the labyrinth was highly effective for reducing anxiety by eliciting a “relaxation response.” Long-term health effects of the labyrinth include lowering blood pressure and breathing rates, reducing incidents of chronic pain, and insomnia, as well as many other health benefits. Regular use of the labyrinth also showed an increase in participants feeling a sense of control and efficacy over their own lives.” – 2017 TRO Conference “Meditation Labyrinth Experience presented by Julie Casaert & Elisa Harsanyi   garden.