Unlike a maze which branches in multiple directions, a labyrinth consists of a single path leading to the center. By going forward, one will eventually arrive. The physical movement of engaging with a labyrinth becomes an act of faith. It's thought that as one enters deeper along the path, one ascends closer to God.
A hand, or finger, labyrinth allows anyone, no matter where they are or how mobile they are, to have an experience of quieting the mind through movement.
One's finger takes the place of feet.
Seated, place a finger at the entrance of the labyrinth and trace the path to the center. You may close your eyes and navigate its winding pathways by feel. Breathe in the center. Then trace the pathway out again.
Labyrinths date back at least 4,000 years and have appeared in Christian churches for over a thousand years. They are found across cultures.