The journey of a thousand miles is said to begin with one step. Dr. Ivy's philosophy on health and wellness centers around this concept---treating the patient in steps toward optimum health. His retreat center literally incorporates this theme through the illustration of walking the labyrinth.  According to  Oprah Magazine: "For Anyone not sold on the idea of meditation, walking a labyrinth is another avenue to restfulness, coaxing you intoflow as you yield control."( OPRAH, VOL. 9, NO. 1, 185)

Labyrinths are simply paths that require you to yield to an ancient predetermined path, there''s no puzzle or maze involved like many people believe, just an opportunity for mindful breathing and the repetition of one's footfalls. There are over 200 labyrinths in hospitals,health and wellness centers  around the country, including one installed here in Texas at one of the Cook's Children's hospital in 2006. They are being used for everything from weight loss to cancer care. The concept is so new that the long term health benefits have not even been discovered, but converts believe that it is key to their stress management, chronic pain tolerability and sleep---deep, wonderful sleeeeep!

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