History of Labyrinths

A new three-part seminar hosted by Lars Howlett featuring in-depth interviews with Jeff Saward, John Kraft, and Jill Geoffrion about the evolution of labyrinths in design, symbolism, and practice.

Course•By Lars Howlett (webinars)

Presented in Chartres: Evolutionary Spirituality with Diarmuid O'Murchu

Open a window into our 2025 Chartres Pilgrimage with Diarmuid O'Murchu exploring ecological spirituality, the human story and ancestral grace, hosted by Lauren Artress.

Course•By Diarmuid O'Murchu and Lauren Artress

Direct from Chartres: Embracing the Unfolding Universe

with Brian Swimme and Lauren Artress

Course•By Brian Thomas Swimme

Webinar: Labyrinth Spirituality - Mystical Experience, Creative Reawakening, and the Sacred Feminine

Course•By Lauren Artress

Webinar: Pathways to Learning -- Labyrinths for Children

Join Australian Labyrinth Network (ALN) members and experienced educators Louise Mason, Linda Blyth, and Ange Virgona in an engaging conversation with Lars Howlett as they explore the powerful role of labyrinths in K–12 and primary educational settings. This webinar was recorded on Monday, April 20th. Learn how simple seed patterns transform into intricate labyrinths. Explore hands-on drawing techniques that build visual sequencing, spatial awareness, and calm focus—accessible for learners of all ages. Discover how interactive card games support visual discrimination, memory, and collaborative play, making them ideal for classrooms, therapy settings, and home learning. Explore reflection exercises through journaling, drawing, and prompt-based activities helping students slow down, process emotions, and deepen self-awareness. https://aln.org.au/wldes-resources

Course•By Lars Howlett (webinars)

Webinar: Cartography of the Soul - A Path for Healing Trauma and PTSD with Peter Winfield

Course•By Lauren Artress

Webinar: Labyrinths in the Jewish Imagination

Join Cantor Rabbi Rob Jury for an engaging and illuminating conversation with Veriditas Founder Lauren Artress as they explore the deep roots and rich symbolism of the labyrinth within Jewish tradition. From illuminated manuscripts to Kabbalistic cosmology, the labyrinth appears in surprising ways—echoing stories such as the fall of Jericho and the journey from Passover to Revelation. Rabbi Rob will reveal how the labyrinth is not only compatible with Judaism—but deeply resonant with its stories, symbols, and sacred cycles. Drawing from his work as founder and Clinical Director of the Tikvah Center for Jewish Recovery and Healing, Rabbi Rob shares how he integrates the labyrinth into Jewish spiritual practice, community worship, and addiction recovery. As an Advanced Veriditas Labyrinth Facilitator, he offers powerful examples of labyrinth use in new moon ceremonies, the seven-week Omer journey, and 12-step recovery walks—each woven with spiritual meaning and sacred intent.

Course•By Cantor Rabbi Rob Jury

Webinar: Our Spiral Story through the Labyrinth

A Veriditas Labyrinth Webinar with Mary Ann Wamhoff in conversation with Lauren Artress. From the galaxies to our DNA, join us on a journey through life and labyrinths as we explore archetypal wisdom for reimagining our shared human narratives. Veriditas Faculty Member Mary Ann Wamhoff share how Creation Spirituality (Matthew Fox), AutoCosmology (Brian Thomas Swimme), and the Work that Reconnects (Joanna Macy) have expanded her perspective and practice. The labyrinth provides a safe and sacred space for contemplating both personal and planetary paradigm shifts. As we reexamine and reclaim our spiritual and symbolic storylines, we can forge new paths and possibilities for ourselves and our planet.

Course•By Mary Ann Wamhoff

Webinar: Walking with Trauma on the Labyrinth

In a world filled with suffering, how can labyrinth facilitators create a container and hold space for people processing trauma? Join special guest Veriditas faculty member Betty Lopez Towey as she shares her experience facilitating group walks for frontline workers and first responders-- people whose work is showing up for others on their worst day. In collaboration with Front Line Foundations of North America and Silver Bay YMCA, Betty has offered the Labyrinth at an annual retreat in upstate New York for firefighters, police officers, military personnel, and paramedics, where their increasing openness to mystery was shared in ways that allowed for heartfelt sharing and deep healing. Betty will share the materials, resources, music, poetry, storytelling and the closing ritual she used to shape and offer the flow of their Labyrinth Journey.

Course•By Betty Lopez Towey

Post-Traumatic Growth: Your Path Out of Survival Mode

A self-guided healing journey incorporating science-based tools from the fields of neuroscience and post-traumatic growth as well as the proven grounding and calming qualities of labyrinths.

Course•By Aubri M Tallent

The Illuminated Path: Facilitator Renewal Day 2026

with special guest Lauren Artress and short presentations from the Veriditas Council

Course•By Veriditas Council

Coming Full Circle: Facilitator Renewal Day 2025

with special guest Lauren Artress and short presentations from the Veriditas Council

Course•By Veriditas Council

Spirituality, Nature, and the Labyrinth

An Inner Quest for Seekers and Creatives With Gail Condrick

Course•By Gail Condrick

The Labyrinth as Compassionate Practice

Together, we will discover through imaginative journey down the yellow brick road how to integrate the labyrinth pattern and Buddhist practices, creating new pathways of inner and outer change.

Course•By Dr. Robin Dilley

Webinar: Labyrinths in Churches and Places of Worship

Churches, synagogues and places of worship are evolving to better connect with broader communities and new congregants. Join Veriditas founder Lauren Artress as she speaks with Patricia Newton about the initiatives and successes at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Portland, Oregon. Canvas labyrinth walks began at Trinity in 1987 and a Labyrinth Guild was formed in 1997. The cathedral hosts public and virtual walks, in-person workshops and online events, and a Speaker’s Series on Zoom. Patricia and Lauren consider the opportunities and challenges for introducing and maintaining labyrinth programs in religious settings drawing from a wealth of personal experience and sharing insightful stories. Recorded live on Zoom, October 7, 2024.

Course•By Lauren Artress

Return to the Source: The River of Life

Learn how labyrinths evolved out of rivers, explore the metaphor and meanings of meanders, and share in a personal journey of self-reflection on the River of Life.

Course•By Lars Howlett

Direct from Chartres: Cosmogenesis

Brian Swimme with Phil Cousineau, hosted by Lauren Artress

Course•By Brian Thomas Swimme

Direct from Chartres : The Art of Pilgrimage

with Phil Cousineau and Hosted by Lauren Artress

Course•By Phil Cousineau

Direct from Chartres: The Path of the Holy Fool

Keys to Unlocking the Divine Imagination with Lauren Artress, Laura Esculcas, Judith Tripp and Lars Howlett

Course•By Lauren Artress

Transitions

The Labyrinth as a Tool for Navigating the Twists and Turns of Life

Course•By Helen Malcolm

Defining, Drawing, and Designing Labyrinths (Full Course)

Learn the ins and outs of labyrinths from Classical to Chartres and create your own contemporary design! Draw along at your own pace.

Course•By Lars Howlett

For the Love of Sacred Geometry

with special guest Nathan Wiles

Course•By Lars Howlett

The Mysteries of Chartres Cathedral

Its History, Sacred Geometry and Symbolism

Course•By Robert Ferre

For the Love of Classical Labyrinths

with Special Guest Richard Feather Anderson

Course•By Lars Howlett

For the Love of Chartres Labyrinth

with Special Guest Robert Ferré

Course•By Lars Howlett

Facilitator's Renewal Day: Getting to Know Our Chakras

Presented by the Veriditas Council

Course•By Veriditas Council

Using the Labyrinth to Heal and Transform

Applications of the Labyrinth for Personal Growth

Course•By Lauren Artress

Intro to the Labyrinth

Stepping in the Sacred

Course•By Lauren Artress

Intro to Keeping Labyrinths Alive

Tips for Restoration & Revival

Course•By Lars Howlett

Intro to Unifying Opposites

Polarity and Reconciliation in the Labyrinth

Course•By Laura Esculcas

Webinar: Cosmogenesis - The Universal Creation Story

A VIA Webinar

Course•By Brian Thomas Swimme

25th Anniversary Interview with Lauren Artress & Robert Ferré

Veriditas Founder Lauren Artress and Master Builder Robert Ferré share stories from the beginnings of Veriditas and the rise of the Labyrinth Movement.

Course•By Lauren Artress & Robert Ferre

Webinar: Transforming Sorrow through Love

VIA Webinar with Jan Richardson in conversation with Lauren Artress

Course•By Jan Richardson

Webinar: Nature Therapy

Guide Christine Favreau in conversation with Lauren Artress

Course•By Christine Favreau

Webinar: Sacred Geometry - A Path to the Divine

Course•By Nancy Castille

Return to our Roots: Facilitators' Renewal Day

with Special Guest Lauren Artress

Course•By Veriditas Council

Ritual Groundings for Holding Space: Facilitators' Renewal Day 2021

Presented by the Veriditas Council

Course•By Veriditas Council

Facilitators’ Renewal Day: Creating Compassionate Journeys with Earth, Air, Fire and Water

Presentations and Reflections from 7 different Council Members to enrich and enliven your personal practice

Course•By Veriditas Council

Facilitator's Renewal Day: Sculpting New Practices

Seven Presentations from 7 different Council Members to enrich and enliven your personal practice

Course•By Veriditas Council

Webinar: Living a Soulful Life - Grief & Healing

Course•By Francis Weller

Webinar: Geomancy, Dowsing, and the Labyrinth Entity

Richard Feather Anderson Webinar with Lars Howlett

Course•By Richard Feather Anderson

Practice: Creation Spirituality on the Labyrinth

A Dance of Four Powerful Paths

Course•By Mary Ann Wamhoff

Practice: Mindfully Stitching a Finger Labyrinth

Create your own finger labyrinth with things you already have around the house

Course•By Catherine Anderson

Webinar: Energetics and the Labyrinth

Stabilizing and Connecting with the Energy Field

Course•By Laura Esculcas & Calen Rayne

Practice: How to Draw the Simplified Heart of Chartres Labyrinth

Brand new method! No graph paper or compass required!

Course•By Lars Howlett

Webinar: The Labyrinth and Your Creative Gifts

Lauren and Terry explore how being in relationship with the labyrinth can animate the creative process.

Course•By Terry Price

Webinar: Children and the Labyrinth

Listen and be inspired by stories of the innate wisdom of children to benefit from the lessons of the labyrinth

Course•By Annelle Brown Tanner

Practice: Stress Management and the Labyrinth

Course•By Laura Esculcas

Practice: Circle of Clarity

Writing the Labyrinth

Course•By Laura Esculcas

Practice: Songs of the Women's Dream Quest

Sing along with Judith Tripp

Course•By Judith Tripp

Webinar: The Labyrinth and SoulCollage® as Portals to your Soul

The relationship between the labyrinth and soul

Course•By Catherine Anderson

Practice: Stories for Uncertain Times

Join Lauren Artress in this webinar to hear stories of perspective, hope, connection and healing during these uncertain times

Course•By Lauren Artress

Webinar: Grief, Loss and the Healing Power of the Labyrinth

Course•By Kathy Swaar

Webinar: Soul Collage® and the Labyrinth

​Join Lauren Artress and Catherine Anderson to learn more about the SoulCollage® process and how it can be used with the labyrinth.

Course•By Catherine Anderson