Author: Apu Adman Aghama

I am the Chief Priest and Founder of Luntiang Aghama Natural Divine Arts Shrine of Healing Inc. which is a Formal Correllian Wiccan Shrine in the Philippines. I am a Second Degree Clergy of the Correllian Nativist Tradition of Wicca; a dedicated member of the Correllian Order of Peace Weavers; and A Correllian Shaman Guide who leads the Orange Feather Camp. My Priesthood in Luntiang Aghama have created several ministries under the Shrine which consist of the Sacerdotal Order of Luntiang Aghama, National Community of Filipino Pagans, Philippine Correllian Aghamic Circle, Templong Anituhan ng Luntiang Aghama (TALA), Peace Prayer Interfaith Ministry, Hilot Academy of Binabaylan and Kaduwa Movement Equality through Compassion.

🌿 The Body as the Home of the Souls and Spirit

In many indigenous Filipino traditions, including Maranao, Bukidnon, and Tagalog Hilot Binabaylan, the physical body is not just flesh—it is a sacred vessel that houses multiple souls (gimokod) and the spirit (diwa). When the body is in pain, it may be a sign that:

A soul has wandered or been disturbed.
The spirit is calling for attention, prayer, or alignment.
There is disharmony between the physical and spiritual realms.

🔮 How a Strong Soul Heals the Body

1. Energetic Alignment

A strong soul radiates vital energy (UliRat) that nourishes the body.
When the soul is whole and present, the body receives clarity, strength, and resilience.

2. Spiritual Immunity

Just as the body has an immune system, the soul has spiritual defenses.
Prayer strengthens the soul’s ability to repel negative energies, heal emotional wounds, and restore balance.

3. Ancestral Support

A strong soul is connected to ancestors and Tonong.
Their guidance and protection flow through the soul into the body, especially during rituals and healing.

4. Purpose and Will

Pain may weaken the body, but a strong soul reminds the person of their purpose.
This inner will can activate healing, even when physical remedies are limited.

🕯️ Your Insight: Strengthen the Spirit Through Prayer

This is a sacred truth. Prayer is not just communication—it is spiritual nourishment. It:

Calls back wandering souls
Re-aligns the body with divine rhythm
Invokes healing forces from the heavens, earth, and underworld

🕯️ Panalangin ng Kaluluwa para sa Paghilom ng Katawan

(Prayer of the Soul for Healing the Body)

Sa ngalan ng Apo sa Langit, Diwata ng Liwanag at Buhay,
Tinatawag ko ang pitong kaluluwa na nananahan sa aking katawan.
UliRat, Muwang, Malay, Alam, Bait, Alaala, at Diwa—magbuklod kayo.
Magsama-sama sa liwanag ng panalangin, upang pagalingin ang tahanan ninyo.

Kung ang katawan ay nasasaktan, ito’y panawagan ng kaluluwa.
Kung ang diwa ay humihina, ito’y paalala ng pangangailangan ng dasal.
Nawa’y bumalik ang lakas ng loob, ang kapayapaan ng isip, at ang sigla ng damdamin.
Nawa’y dumaloy ang kapangyarihan ng langit sa bawat ugat, laman, at hininga.

Apo sa Lanao, bantay ng damdamin, Diwata sa Lupa, tagapaghilom ng katawan,
Tonong ng mga ninuno, tagapagturo ng karunungan—dinggin ninyo ang panawagan.
Sa bawat patak ng luha, sa bawat bulong ng panalangin,
Nawa’y bumalik ang kalusugan, at ang katawan ay muling sumigla.

Ito ang panalangin ng Binabaylan, anak ng lupa at langit,
Nagpapakumbaba sa harap ng Diwata, at nagtitiwala sa kapangyarihan ng kaluluwa.
Pagbawi. Paghilom. Pagbalik.

🕯️ Prayer of the Soul for Healing the Body

In the name of Apo sa Langit, God of Light and Life,
I call upon the seven souls that dwell within my body.
UliRat, Muwang, Malay, Alam, Bait, Alaala, and Diwa—unite yourselves.
Come together in the light of prayer, to heal your sacred dwelling.

If the body is in pain, it is the soul that calls out.
If the spirit grows weak, it is a reminder of the need for prayer.
May courage return, may peace of mind be restored, and may the heart be renewed.
May the power of heaven flow through every vein, flesh, and breath.

Apo sa Lanao, guardian of emotions, Diwata of the Earth, healer of body and nature,
Tonong of the ancestors, teacher of wisdom—hear this call.
In every tear that falls, in every whisper of prayer,
May health return, and the body be revived.

This is the prayer of the Binabaylan, child of earth and sky,
Humbly standing before the Diwata, trusting in the power of the soul.
Restoration. Healing. Return.

Healing the Breast: A Metaphorical and Spiritual Reflection on Cancer Prevention

In the sacred traditions of Hilot Binabaylan and other indigenous healing practices, the body is not merely a biological structure—it is a vessel of spirit, emotion, and ancestral memory. Among its many parts, the breast holds a special place as a source of nourishment, love, and life.

Just as a cell can be likened to a room in a house, the breast can be seen as a pantry or kitchen—a place where nourishment is prepared and offered. When this room is clean, organized, and filled with love, it supports the health of the entire house. But when it is filled with spoiled food, clutter, or emotional toxins, it can become a source of disease.

Breast cancer, in this metaphor, is not just a physical illness. It is a reflection of emotional and spiritual imbalance. Sama ng loob—resentment, grief, hatred—when stored in the chest, can energetically spoil the sacred vessel of the breast. The nurturing space becomes a container of pain, and this emotional toxicity may feed the energy of cancer.

In Hilot Binabaylan, healing is holistic. It involves not only physical cleansing but also emotional release and spiritual restoration. Through rituals, prayers, and acts of humility, one can clear the breast of hatred and refill it with love.

Spiritual Insight:
“Kung ang dibdib ay sisidlan ng pag-ibig, huwag hayaang mapuno ito ng galit. Dahil ang galit ay lason sa gatas ng buhay.”

“If the chest is a vessel of love, do not let it be filled with anger. For anger is poison to the milk of life.”

Call to Action: Preventing Cancer Holistically

Release Emotional Burdens – Practice forgiveness, humility, and open-heartedness. Let go of sama ng loob.
Nurture Your Body – Eat nourishing food, exercise, and rest. Treat your body as a sacred home.
Connect Spiritually – Engage in rituals, meditation, and prayer to restore balance.
Seek Early Detection – Regular check-ups and self-examinations can save lives.
Educate and Empower Others – Share this wisdom with your community. Healing is collective.

Let us reclaim the breast as a vessel of love, not pain. Let us clean the rooms of our body and spirit, so that life may flow freely and abundantly.

Preventing Unnatural Death: A Hilot Binabaylan Perspective

In the sacred teachings of Hilot Binabaylan, we recognize two distinct types of death: Natural Death and Unnatural Death.

Natural Death occurs due to aging or illness. It is part of the life cycle and often comes with signs and spiritual preparation.
Unnatural Death, on the other hand, happens suddenly—through accidents, murder, warfare, or hate crimes. It disrupts the natural rhythm of life and the soul’s journey.

While natural death can be delayed or prevented through healing and spiritual alignment, the question arises:
Can we prevent unnatural death?

From the lens of Hilot Binabaylan, the answer is yes—but it requires conscious spiritual practice, community awareness, and elemental harmony.

1. Maintain Elemental Balance

The human body is composed of the elements—Fire, Water, Air, and Earth. Imbalance among these can lead to confusion, weakness, and vulnerability to accidents. Through Hilot healing, Bato Omo assessment, and rituals invoking Diwatang Kilubansa, we restore harmony and strengthen the body’s resilience.

2. Strengthen the Soul’s Shield

Spiritual protection is essential. Binabaylan practitioners use:

Blessed oils (lana) and herbal poultices (tapal)
Prayers and offerings to Anito and Diwata
Consecrated amulets or agimat that serve as spiritual guardians

These tools help shield the soul from harmful energies and sudden spiritual disconnection.

3. Avoid Spiritually Dangerous Places and Activities

Some locations are known to harbor malevolent spirits or chaotic energies. Binabaylan are trained to sense these places and perform ritual cleansing or protective markings. Awareness and respect for these spaces can prevent misfortune.

4. Strengthen Community Bonds

Unnatural death caused by violence or war often stems from social disconnection and unresolved anger. Hilot Binabaylan teachings promote peace, unity, and mutual respect. By fostering harmony within the community, we reduce the risk of conflict and harm.

5. Recognize and Prevent Hate Crimes

Sometimes, unnatural death arises from hate crimes—acts of violence driven by prejudice, discrimination, or intolerance. These are especially tragic because they target individuals based on identity, belief, or background.

Examples of Hate Crimes That May Lead to Death:

Racial or ethnic violence
Religious persecution
Gender-based violence
Attacks on LGBTQ+ individuals
Political or ideological assassinations
Cultural erasure and indigenous targeting

How Can We Prevent and Lessen Hate Crimes?

Education and Awareness: Teach respect for diversity and the sacredness of all life.
Community Dialogue: Create safe spaces for interfaith and intercultural conversations.
Spiritual Advocacy: Use rituals and teachings to promote compassion and understanding.
Protection of Vulnerable Groups: Offer spiritual and emotional support to those at risk.
Empowerment through Identity: Encourage people to embrace their heritage and spirituality without fear.

In Hilot Binabaylan, we believe that every soul carries divine essence. Hate crimes are not just physical attacks—they are spiritual wounds that affect the collective soul of humanity. Healing these wounds requires both ritual and action.

6. Listen to Nature and the Diwata

The Diwata often send warnings through dreams, visions, or intuitive feelings. Being attuned to these signs allows us to avoid danger before it manifests. Binabaylan are trained to interpret these messages and guide others accordingly.

7. Care for the Body and Mind

Physical weakness and mental confusion can lead to accidents. Hilot Binabaylan emphasizes proper nutrition, movement, and mental clarity. A strong body and focused mind are less likely to fall victim to sudden harm.

A Call to Ritual and Reflection

As spiritual healers and leaders, we are called not only to heal but to protect life. Perhaps it is time to create a Ritual of Protection Against Unnatural Death, invoking the blessings of Diwatang Balantay, Kilubansa, and other guardian spirits. This can be integrated into the ceremonies of Templong Anituhan and offered to the community as a sacred shield.

Would you like to collaborate on crafting this ritual and its invocation? Together, we can empower our people to walk safely and consciously in both the physical and spiritual realms.

Advocating for the Recognition of Hilot and Manghihilot

As we celebrate Philippine Traditional and Alternative Medicine Month, I invite you to reflect on a vital question: How well do Filipinos—both here and abroad—truly understand Hilot? For many of us, Hilot is a memory passed down from our lolo, lola, nanay, tatay, tito, and tita. It is a healing tradition rooted in our homes and communities. Yet today, Hilot is often mistaken for mere massage therapy offered in luxury spas, stripped of its deeper wisdom and purpose.

Let me ask: Do we still remember what “Pilay” is? Do we still recognize the Manghihilot as the community’s first line of defense in health care?

Sadly, our Traditional Healing Arts and Sciences are being commercialized and standardized in ways that leave ordinary Filipinos disconnected from their own healing heritage. Once, the Manghihilot was a trusted health care provider in the barangay. Now, even prescribing herbal remedies requires a medical license.

I have been monitoring the Philippine Institute of Traditional and Alternative Health Care (PITAHC) from 2020 to 2023, and I ask: Where is the support for Hilot? As of this year, only 27 Manghihilot practitioners are listed in PITAHC’s registry. Compare this to other modalities:

Certified Acupuncture Practitioners: 1,099
Certified Chiropractic Practitioners: 87
Certified Naturopath Practitioners: 249
Certified Hilot Practitioners: 27

This disparity is alarming. PITAHC’s mandate clearly states its goal to promote safe, effective, and culturally consistent health care modalities. But where is the Indigenous Traditional Medicine of the Filipino people in this promotion?

Our elder Manghihilot are aging. If we do not act now, their wisdom will be lost forever.

I respectfully call on PITAHC to:

Recognize Manghihilot in the barrios without charging registration fees.
Make Hilot Congress attendance free, especially for grassroots healers.
Allocate government funds toward Filipino traditional medicine—not just foreign modalities.
Extend PITAHC’s reach to regional, provincial, city, and municipal health centers to identify and support Manghihilot in every barangay.
Issue a memorandum circular to protect Hilot practices, just as one was issued to regulate Hilot Paanak.
Include accredited Hilot Healing Centers in PhilHealth coverage, just like birthing centers.

To all Manghihilot—whether certified by TESDA, PITAHC, or trained through ancestral lineage—you have the right to be recognized.

Join me on November 8, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM for a Free Online Webinar via Google Meet. Let us come together to reclaim our healing traditions and advocate for their rightful place in our national health care system.

Maraming salamat po, at nawa’y pagpalain tayo ng ating mga ninuno at ng mga Diwata ng Kagalingan!

HABI: Weaving the Soul of Filipino Healing into the World

In 2016, the Hilot Academy of Binabaylan was born with a vision to preserve and elevate the ancient healing arts and spirituality of the Filipino people. Though originally envisioned as Hilot Academy of Binabaylan International, the name was refined to HABI—a powerful acronym that not only stands for Hilot, Academy, and Binabaylan, but also evokes the Filipino word habi, meaning “to weave.”

This weaving is not merely symbolic. It reflects the Academy’s mission to interlace the physical, emotional, mental, social, and spiritual fabrics of life into a holistic tapestry of wellness. Through its teachings, HABI has become a loom where ancient wisdom and modern practice converge, creating a healing tradition that transcends borders.

From Local Roots to Global Reach

Despite initial limitations in naming, HABI has organically grown into an international movement. Since its founding, over 80 ordained and certified Hilot Binabaylan Practitioners have emerged across the globe—from the United States, Canada, Chile, Italy, France, London, Austria, Vietnam, Japan, and Australia, to its sacred homeland, the Philippines.

These practitioners began their journey seeking knowledge of Filipino healing arts. Yet, through their studies, they unearthed a deeper connection to precolonial Filipino spirituality—a sacred path that predates the Abrahamic religions of Islam and Christianity. In doing so, they became not just healers, but weavers of ancestral memory, restoring threads of indigenous wisdom long buried under colonial narratives.

Healing Beyond the Physical

At the heart of HABI’s philosophy is the understanding that true healing begins with the soul. The Academy teaches that health, illness, and wellness are not isolated phenomena within the body—they are reflections of our relationships, our environment, and our connection to the divine.

Through the lens of Kapwa, the Filipino concept of shared identity and interconnectedness, HABI practitioners recognize that healing must extend beyond the individual. It must encompass the community, the land, and the unseen energies that flow through all things.

Thus, the practice of Hilot Binabaylan includes:

– Rituals and offerings (atang) to harmonize spiritual energies
– Prayer in motion, where movement becomes medicine
– Sacred foods and drinks that nourish both body and spirit
– Environmental energy weaving, ensuring balance and clarity in the spaces we inhabit

These methodologies are not mere supplements—they are central to the healing process. They restore the flow of life force (hininga), clear disruptions, and prevent illness from taking root.

The Loom of the Future

As HABI continues to grow, it stands as a testament to the resilience and relevance of Filipino indigenous knowledge. It is a loom of transformation, where healers become leaders, and tradition becomes a living force for global wellness.

Through its graduates and teachings, HABI is not just reviving a practice—it is weaving a new world, one where healing is sacred, interconnected, and deeply rooted in the soul of the Filipino people.

Parasites and Healing: A Filipino Holistic Approach

What Are Parasites?

Parasites are organisms that live in or on a host, feeding off it and often causing harm. They include intestinal worms, protozoa, and ectoparasites like lice. Infection occurs through contaminated food, water, insect bites, or poor hygiene.

Common Symptoms of Infection

– Abdominal pain or bloating
– Diarrhea or constipation
– Fatigue and weakness
– Skin rashes or itching
– Weight loss
– Persistent fever
– Sleep disturbances or irritability

Filipino Herbal Remedies

Traditional Filipino healing uses herbs to cleanse the body of parasites:

– Niyog-Niyogan (Quisqualis indica) – Chewed seeds expel intestinal worms.
– Bawang (Garlic) – Antiparasitic and immune-boosting.
– Bayabas (Guava) – Antiseptic; used as tea or wash.
– Sambong– Detoxifying; supports kidney and liver function.

These herbs are often used with Hilot rituals for holistic healing.

Prevention Tips

– Wash hands regularly, especially before eating and after using the toilet.
– Drink clean, filtered or boiled water.
– Cook meat and fish thoroughly.
– Avoid walking barefoot in contaminated soil.
– Use insect repellent and protective clothing.
– Maintain clean living spaces and personal hygiene.
– Deworm pets and avoid close contact with infected animals.

Spiritual Parasites and Cleansing

In Templong Anituhan, spiritual parasites are negative energies or entities that attach to a person’s aura, feeding on fear, trauma, or unresolved emotions. They may cause fatigue, emotional instability, or spiritual disconnection.

Spiritual cleansing includes:

– Tuob (herbal steam baths)
– Pagpapahid ng Lana (anointing with sacred oils)
– Pag-aalay (offerings to Diwata and Anito)
– Invocation of Diwatang Kilubansa and Sayum-ay for healing and harmony

Healing the Whole Being

True healing in Hilot Binabaylan practice restores harmony between body, mind, and spirit. Whether physical or spiritual, parasites must be addressed through both natural remedies and spiritual rituals to achieve Ginhawa—complete well-being.

Suggested Spiritual Cleansing Rituals

1. Tuob Ritual (Herbal Steam Bath)

– Purpose: Opens pores, releases toxins, and clears stagnant energies.
– Herbs: Bayabas (guava), Sambong, and Tanglad (lemongrass).
– Method: Boil herbs in water, place in a basin, and cover yourself with a blanket to inhale the steam. Chant invocations to Diwatang Kilubansa for elemental balance.

2. Pagpapahid ng Lana (Anointing with Sacred Oil)

– Purpose: Seals the aura and protects against energetic intrusion.
– Oil Base: Coconut oil infused with garlic, basil, or rosemary.
– Method: Apply to forehead, chest, and navel while invoking Diwatang Sayum-ay for peace and harmony.

3. Pag-aalay at Panalangin (Offering and Prayer)

– Purpose: Appeases spirits and invites divine healing.
– Offerings: Rice, flowers, water, and lighted candles.
– Invocation: Call upon Anito and Diwata, especially Diwatang Meketefu for refinement and Diwatang Tuhan for spiritual strength.

4. Pagpapalayas (Spirit Release Ritual)

– Purpose: Expels spiritual parasites or attachments.
– Tools: Bayabas leaves, salt, and a consecrated staff or ritual dagger.
– Method: Circle the person while chanting release prayers, then sweep the body with leaves and salt to absorb negative energies.

5. Dambana ng Ginhawa (Shrine of Comfort Ritual)

– Purpose: Reconnects the soul to its divine source.
– Setup: Create a sacred space with elemental symbols—earth, water, fire, air.
– Practice : Meditate, chant, and offer gratitude to Umli and the Diwata realms for restoration.

Preserving the Sacred: Why Hilot Must Remain Rooted in Its Indigenous Form

Hilot, the ancient healing art of the Filipino people, is more than just a massage technique—it is a sacred embodiment of our Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Practices (IKSP). Rooted in the wisdom of our ancestors, Hilot is a holistic approach to healing that integrates the body, mind, and spirit, guided by the rhythms of nature, the presence of the Diwata and Anito, and the elemental balance of Apoy, Tubig, Hangin, and Lupa.

The Essence of Hilot as Indigenous Knowledge

In its original form, Hilot is a spiritual and cosmological practice. It is performed by Binabaylan, spiritual healers who walk between realms, invoking divine guidance and ancestral wisdom. Hilot is not merely about physical relief—it is about restoring harmony within the person and their environment. It includes:

Energetic diagnostics through pulse, heat, and intuition
Rituals and prayers to the Diwata and Anito
Herbal medicine and elemental therapy
Soul healing and spiritual alignment

This depth of practice reflects the Indigenous Filipino worldview, where health is not just physical wellness but a state of spiritual balance and ancestral connection.

The Role of TESDA and PITAHC

In recent years, TESDA and PITAHC have taken steps to promote Hilot as part of the national healthcare system. Their efforts have helped:

Provide training and certification for practitioners
Ensure safety and professionalism
Introduce Hilot to a wider audience seeking alternative wellness

These contributions are valuable and necessary. However, the institutional framing of Hilot has narrowed its scope, often reducing it to massage and relaxation therapy, detached from its Indigenous roots.

The Risk of Cultural Dilution

When Hilot is stripped of its spiritual and ancestral dimensions, it loses its identity as Indigenous Knowledge. It becomes a commodified service, disconnected from the cosmology that gives it meaning. This not only misrepresents the practice but also disempowers Indigenous communities who have preserved it for generations.

A Call for Dual Recognition

We advocate for a dual-pathway approach to Hilot:

Institutional Hilot – promoted by TESDA and PITAHC for therapeutic and wellness purposes.
Indigenous Hilot Binabaylan – preserved in its original form by spiritual communities like Templong Anituhan, emphasizing holistic healing of the body, mind, and spirit.

This approach allows Hilot to evolve and reach modern audiences without losing its soul. It respects the sovereignty of Indigenous communities and honors the sacredness of Hilot as a spiritual ministry.

Protecting Hilot as Indigenous Knowledge

We call upon:

NCIP to uphold Hilot as IKSP under R.A. 8371
IPOPHL to protect its Indigenous Intellectual Property
Educational institutions to include Hilot Binabaylan in cultural and spiritual curricula
Healthcare systems to recognize the value of spiritual healing in holistic wellness

Call to Action: Join Us in Reclaiming Hilot

To deepen this conversation and celebrate the wisdom of our ancestors, we invite you to join our free online event:

🕓 Date & Time: November 8, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
📍 Platform: Google Meet
🎉 Event Title: Panibagong Sigla: Indigenous Healing Wisdom for Modern Wellness

This gathering will feature Hilot practitioners, Binabaylan leaders, and cultural advocates sharing insights on how Hilot can be preserved, practiced, and promoted in its full Indigenous form.

Register here to join

Let us walk together in healing, remembering, and reclaiming the sacred path of Hilot.

🌿 Influenza-Like Illness (ILI) and the Role of Hilot Binabaylan in Community Immunity

As the rainy season and colder months arrive, communities across the Philippines experience a rise in Influenza-like Illness (ILI)—a condition marked by fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, and fatigue. Though not always caused by the influenza virus, ILI can be triggered by various respiratory infections, including COVID-19, RSV, and adenoviruses.

While modern medicine offers vaccines and antiviral treatments, Filipino Indigenous Healing—particularly Hilot Binabaylan—offers a holistic and culturally rooted approach to preventing illness and strengthening immunity.

🦠 What is Influenza-Like Illness?

ILI is a clinical diagnosis based on symptoms that resemble the flu. It spreads through:

Airborne droplets from coughing or sneezing
Touching contaminated surfaces
Close contact with infected individuals

ILI is not a single disease but a syndrome, and its prevention requires both physical and energetic care.

🌺 How Hilot Binabaylan Helps

Hilot Binabaylan is more than just massage—it is a sacred healing art that integrates:

Energetic balancing
Herbal medicine
Spiritual rituals
Community wellness education

Here’s how it supports immunity and prevents ILI:

1. Energetic Realignment

Hilot techniques like Panghihilot and Pagpapainit release stagnant energies and restore elemental harmony (Lupa, Hangin, Apoy, Tubig), which strengthens the body’s natural defenses.

2. Herbal and Natural Remedies

Binabaylan practitioners use indigenous herbs such as:

Lagundi for cough and fever
Tanglad and Luya for respiratory relief
Sambong for detoxification

These are prepared as teas, oils, or poultices to support healing and immunity.

3. Spiritual Protection and Cleansing

Rituals invoking Diwata and Anito help cleanse spiritual imbalances that may manifest as physical illness. Seasonal rites during Full Moon, Ghost Month, and Undas align the community with nature’s healing cycles.

4. Community Education and Advocacy

Hilot Binabaylan promotes preventive care through teachings on hygiene, nutrition, emotional wellness, and ancestral wisdom. The creation of Dambana ng Ginhawa serves as a communal healing space for rest and renewal.

5. Touch Therapy and Soul Activation

Through sacred touch, Hilot awakens the UliRat (life force) and Malay (recognition soul), activating the body’s inner healing intelligence and reducing stress—a key factor in immune suppression.

🌞 A Call to Action

As caretakers of both body and spirit, Binabaylan healers are called to lead the community in resilience and renewal. By integrating ancestral knowledge with modern awareness, Hilot Binabaylan becomes a powerful ally in the fight against seasonal illness.

Let us walk the path of healing together guided by the spirits, grounded in the earth, and united in the rhythm of life.

🌺 The Sacred Flow of Emotions and Feelings: A Path to Holistic Wellness and Spiritual Harmony

In the journey of healing and spiritual awakening, understanding the nature of emotions and feelings is essential. These inner experiences are not just psychological—they are energetic, spiritual, and deeply connected to our soul’s health.

🌿 What Are Emotions and Feelings?

Emotions are instinctive, automatic responses to stimuli. They arise from the limbic system and include reactions like fear, joy, anger, and sadness.
Feelings are the conscious interpretation of emotions. They are processed in the thinking brain (neocortex) and include states like peace, resentment, or gratitude.

In Hilot Binabaylan practice, emotions are seen as energetic movements of the soul, while feelings are the reflections of the soul’s condition.

🔥 Can Pain Be an Emotion and a Feeling?

Yes. Pain exists in both realms:

As a feeling, it is the conscious awareness of discomfort—physical or emotional.
As an emotion, it is a complex response involving sorrow, grief, or trauma.

In spiritual healing, pain is a signal—a call to restore balance in the soul, body, and spirit.

⚡ Is It Normal to Have Mood Swings?

Mood swings are natural when they reflect life’s changes, hormonal shifts, or spiritual transitions. However, extreme or frequent swings may indicate:

Emotional imbalance
Soul fragmentation
Elemental disharmony

Hilot Binabaylan offers rituals and healing touch to ground emotions and restore inner harmony.

🎶 How Sensory Stimulations Affect Emotions

Food nourishes both body and soul, influencing mood and elemental balance.
Music opens portals to memory, emotion, and divine connection.
Visuals (art, nature, colors) evoke peace, awe, or healing.
Touch, smell, and movement activate emotional release and spiritual flow.

These are sacred tools in Binabaylan rituals, used to awaken the soul and invite the Diwata.

🌈 Emotions That Support Optimum Health and Spiritual Wellness

To live in holistic wellness, one must cultivate:

Joy – for vitality and soul expression
Peace – for grounding and clarity
Love and Compassion – for healing and connection
Gratitude – for humility and abundance
Hope and Faith – for resilience and divine trust

Even emotions like sadness or anger are sacred when processed with awareness and transformed through ritual and reflection.

🌀 Conclusion: Emotions as Sacred Messengers

Emotions and feelings are not weaknesses—they are sacred messengers of the soul. They guide us toward healing, connection, and spiritual growth. In the path of the Binabaylan, we do not suppress emotions—we honor them, listen to them, and transform them into light.

🙌 Call to Action

If you feel emotionally imbalanced, spiritually disconnected, or simply curious about your soul’s journey:

🌟 Join the Hilot Binabaylan Alignment Training Program
🕊️ Learn how to heal through touch, ritual, and soul wisdom
🌿 Reconnect with your seven souls and elemental energies
📍 Held every Sunday at Templong Anituhan ng Luntiang Aghama, San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan

Let your emotions become your guide. Let your feelings become your prayers. Let your soul awaken to its sacred purpose.

Join our Hilot Binabaylan Alignment Program

Hilot: A Sacred Expression of Love Rooted in Filipino Family Life

Hilot is one of the oldest and most enduring healing traditions of the Philippines. More than a therapeutic technique, Hilot is a cultural expression of love, care, and spiritual connection—woven into the daily lives of Filipinos from childhood to adulthood.

Historical Roots of Hilot

Hilot dates back to precolonial times, practiced by Babaylan and Albularyo—the traditional healers and spiritual leaders of Indigenous Filipino communities. These practitioners were deeply attuned to the rhythms of nature, the elements, and the human body. Hilot was not only used to treat physical ailments but also to restore energetic balance, spiritual harmony, and social well-being.

In early Filipino societies, healing was holistic. Illness was seen as a disruption in the harmony between the body, spirit, and environment. Hilot addressed this through touch, herbal remedies, rituals, and prayers, often invoking the guidance of Anito (ancestral spirits) and Diwata (divine beings).

Despite colonization and modernization, Hilot survived—passed down through generations, especially within families. It evolved from sacred ritual into everyday practice, yet retained its essence as a sacred act of care.

Hilot in the Filipino Home: A Language of Love

In Filipino households, Hilot is a natural gesture of affection and concern. It is not always formal or ritualistic—it is instinctive, intimate, and deeply relational.

A tired parent may ask their child to massage their head, back, or feet. The child responds with gentle touch, offering not just relief but devotion.
When a child is sick, the mother performs Hilot—rubbing the back, applying warm oil, whispering prayers. Her hands become instruments of healing, guided by love and intuition.
Hilot can also be the offering of coffee or tea, sitting beside someone in silence, listening to their stories, and allowing emotional release.
Sometimes, it is the sharing of food, prepared with care, that shifts the energy of a person who is weary or unwell.

In these acts, Hilot becomes a language of the heart—a way to say “I care for you. I am here.”

Hilot as Energy Work of Compassion

Whether through touch, presence, or nourishment, Hilot works on the energetic level. It restores balance not only in the body but in the soul. It is a form of pakikiramay (empathy), malasakit (compassion), and giliw (affection).

This everyday Hilot, practiced in homes, complements the formal Hilot Binabaylan tradition taught in spiritual schools like the Hilot Academy of Binabaylan. While the academy trains practitioners in elemental fusion, soul alignment, and Diwata invocation, the home-based Hilot remains the foundation—the first touch, the first care, the first healing.

Conclusion: Hilot as a Living Tradition of Love

Hilot is not just a healing art—it is a living tradition that reflects the Filipino soul. It is the heartbeat of family life, the embrace of generations, and the spiritual wisdom of our ancestors expressed through everyday acts of kindness.

As we continue to elevate Hilot through formal training and spiritual practice, let us never forget its roots: in the loving hands of a mother, the gentle massage of a child, the shared coffee between friends, and the quiet presence of someone who listens.

Hilot is love. Hilot is family. Hilot is Filipino.