Amazingly that Tawas sa Papel and Tawas sa Kandila and Even Tawas sa Itlog shares our Culture Internationally. These methods of Pagtatawas or Divination has been long practiced by our nearest Ancestors, but looking into the world Community, Tawas sa Papel is called Capnomancy or Libanomancy which was first recorded used was in Babylonia. So as the Melted Candle Wax Divination that is known as Carromancy used by the Greeks. Though we assume that we obtain these practices of Divination through Trading activities that may date back by 2nd millennium BC to 9 AD.
We could not dismiss the fact that our native healers (which mostly unschooled and no formal education) have employed this knowledge and have pass it down to us in this present Generation that becomes part of our Healing Tradition.
And through Hilot Academy of Binabaylan, we are lifting it up by employing Science and Art to the practice of Pagtatawas. As we continue this effort, soon the Philippine Indigenous Traditional Healing Arts and Science of Hilot will have the same recognition just like how the Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners being called as Doctors.
When the Pandemic of Covid 19 started and the world was in a lockdown, i thought that our activities in Hilot Academy of Binabaylan would end as in person interaction was prohibited in order to prevent the spread of Covid 19. Even accepting patient for Hilot was restricted at that time which made us to have no means of generating income that will pay our bills in maintaining our Shrine so as our Daily Living. Our Last in person students at that time was Kai Bautista from Glendale, California; Kara and Ice which host our class in their house at Tagaytay at the last days of February 2020. We were able to finish our class and have managed to visit our Mumbaki Friend in Brgy. Kinakin, Banaue, Ifugao which is Mamerto Tindongan courtesy of Maria Hashwell friend Archimedes Miranda De Leon who brought us there.
We had a great road trip going to Ifugao with Sir Archie as he tours us around from Tarlac going up to Northern Philippines to meet Mamerto and that was on March 10, 2020. I am grateful that Maria have introduced us to Sir Archie as we learned that he is a great grandson of the Philippine Founder of Union Espiritista Christiana de Filipinas, Inc. which was founded on the 19th day of February 1905. We were able to sleep over at Sir Archie residence which is part of the Temple Ground of Union Espiritista in Tarlac. Then early in the morning we travel way up north to meet Mamerto Tindongan which we stay another night before coming back to manila.
We have no Idea that as we went back to Bulacan that lockdown or Enhanced Community Quarantine will be implemented. People are prohibited to come out of their houses and only those who have quarantine pass could go out to the market, bank and other essential establishment. And from that moment, the Global Healing Devotion was made that participated by people from different part of the world.
From the Success of the Global Healing Devotion, I perceived the Idea of offering the Hilot Online Training of Non Contact Hilot Mind and Spirit Work which initiates Psycho Emotional Coach or Magaanito/ Pangutanahan/ Pangatauhan/ Magtatawas and Lukayo Faye Estrella was the very first responder who took the class which happen on June 1, 2020- August 30, 2020. And this year from August 5-11, 2024 Lukayo Finaly completed his training with us making him officially an Ordained Hilot Binabaylan.
Hilot through times even from the moment of the first human being existed in our country, Hilot has been connecting lives on an individual to the source of life. And in this modern days where healthcare are expensive and sometimes discriminating, Hilot has become a refuge for our fellow Filipino who does not afford to avail the professional services of Medical personnel. This is why Hilot Academy of Binabaylan reaches out to all Filipino in Diaspora to become a Hilot Binabaylan in their area.
This coming August 2024, we will go to Danville Yoga and Wellness Center as we hold classes on Philippine Indigenous Ancestral Healing Arts and Science there on which we highlight our entry level class which is the Hilot Binabaylan Training.
As early as today, we already have 23 registrant that is willing to be initiated as Hilot Binabaylan that comes from different part of the United States of America.
Though what I am expecting is to reach out with our graduates to provide for them an opportunity to level up their practice and become a Mentor. I also see that there are some inquiry who wish to become a mentor, but i encourage them to become a Hilot Binabaylan Practitioner first for about a year and two so that they may be deeply grounded on the healing principle of Hilot before they can lead others on becoming a Hilot Binabaylan. Though as I see the graph in our registration form, i am surprised to see that we have doctors who are enrolling the class and many Masters degree holder who are willing to be initiated by us.
Just like the practice of Hilot Healing, our training will accept you whether you have no educational attainment or you had a wonderful degree out of the education you have. But what is important in our Training is your willingness to unlearn, relearn and be immersed on the Hilot Healing Principles which we will share on August as we come to the US.
I amazed to what I have become today. All I know is that I used to apply my knowledge only to my closest Family Members. Then later on, neighbors ask for Hilot. Then, in 2008 I am sharing my knowledge at Technical Education Skills Development Authority (TESDA) and everything now becomes different.
I also remember that there is a person who ask me to pass over to them my knowledge of Hilot as they will use it that they could teach in colleges or University. I said to them introduce me so that I could teach. But that person said, I am not qualified to teach because I have no Bachelor’s and Masteral Degree to teach College Students. So, then I said, enroll to my Class and become a practitioner but you are not allowed to teach as you are not an accredited Hilot Master.
This is the same thing that I feel 3 years ago when working with former High Ranking Government official, they just extract what I know and develop for them Curriculum and Training Program and at the end of it, they will see my credentials as having no bachelor’s degree and master’s degree.
By the way, if we go back in time during the 11th century does our ancestors have formal schooling way back then? Do the Manghihilot at that time has bachelor’s or masteral degree as they practice healing? Hilot has been taught through apprenticeship. Students of Hilot observe the Hilot Master on how they perform and treat their patient. Sometimes the Hilot Master will send out the apprentice to the woods in order to get Medicinal Herbs even without detailed instructions. You will just ask the herbs if they are the right plant for the illness being treated at the moment. and also the apprentice learn because they will be asked to hold tight the client so that they will not move as the Master apply Hilot to the patient.
There is no classroom, no whiteboard nor blackboard, no overhead projector for PowerPoint presentation, special laboratory room and equipment’s, nor clinic and treatment room to accept patient. These all happen within the abode of the Manghihilot.
I am writing this here to cast away all my worries in mind and to reassure myself that I should keep walking to the path of our race and not be bothered by the worries I have in mind. I should be thankful that we have Bahay SiAdTala that is hosting our students who come from different parts of the world as they heed the call of our Ancestors in becoming a Hilot Binabaylan.
We should remember that the ways of the Ancestors are different from the ways of the modern world. The modern world is living now in an instant way, but our Ancestors they are the one who manually lay the foundation. But you now, as Hilot Binabaylan who walks the path of our ancestors, even you live in the world in modern times, I encourage you to be the foundation setter because what has been founded by our ancestors will be consumed by the people in this modern time and in the future, we will make sure that these foundation will remain.
Many of us consider pain as bad feeling that we could experience. But when you come to a manghihilot expect that you experience pain so that its cause will go away.
Happy Pain!
As a healthy human, pain is part of life experience where we should bear along as time comes when we get badly sick we could not feel any feelings anymore and having pain will be a sign that life is coming back to your system.
Learn more about this happy pain by enrolling to our Hilot Binabalak Training as we share how to remove that pain in order to enjoy living our life to the fullest.
It is always a new day for us everytime there are new people that comes into our school.
From March 20-28,2024 we are with 3 wonderful souls that come from Vallejo, California which are Liza Bustillo and Melanie Cancino, while the other one from Victoria, Australia is Rechel Cecilio.
Though I already know Liza as she took the Non Contact Hilot Mind and Spirit class on 2021 and is a certified Magtatawas at the Academy while Melanie and RC are totally new persons to me.
But I am very glad that these people choose to create this opportunity so that we could share to them our very own healing arts and science and to straighten up the connotation of Hilot.
We are already in our Training Center at Bahay Siadtala in Taguig City to prepare for tomorrows first day of Class. I woke up early and check my Emails and upon checking I browse at Bing.Com and my mind plays if Bing knows what is Binabaylan. Of course, just like Google it knows almost everything, but what I am amazed on what it says are the following:
Binabaylan is a term associated with the indigenous healing practices of the Philippines. Let’s explore its significance:
Binabaylan: The term binabaylan refers to a shaman, healer, or spiritual leader in Filipino indigenous cultures. These individuals play a vital role in their communities, acting as intermediaries between the physical world and the spiritual realm. Binabaylans are deeply connected to nature, ancestral spirits, and ancient wisdom. Their practices involve healing, divination, and maintaining harmony within the community. The role of a binabaylan is multifaceted, encompassing spiritual guidance, herbal medicine, rituals, and ceremonies. Historically, babaylans were often women, but in modern times, both men and women can take on this sacred role.
Healing Arts and Practices: Binabaylans utilize various traditional and natural healing arts: Hilot: A form of massage and energy healing that involves touch, herbal remedies, and manipulation of energy pathways. Magtatawas: Practitioners who perform tawas, a form of divination using water and candles to diagnose illnesses or spiritual disturbances. Manggagamot: Healers who use herbs, chants, and rituals to address physical and spiritual ailments. Albularyo: Folk healers who combine indigenous knowledge with Catholic elements. Their practices are deeply rooted in animism, ancestor veneration, and indigenous spirituality .
Revival and Recognition: In recent years, there has been a revival of interest in binabaylan practices, especially among those seeking alternative healing methods. Efforts are being made to preserve and honor these ancient traditions, recognizing their cultural significance and wisdom. Binabaylans continue to serve their communities, bridging the gap between tradition and modernity. In summary, binabaylans are revered as guardians of ancestral knowledge, healers, and spiritual guides, embodying the rich cultural heritage of the Philippines. 🌿
I am very honored that our efforts are being recognized even it is only online. But our work in Touching People lives will continue until we have #HealTheWorldWithHilot.
Over the years, Hilot Academy of Binabaylan is working out to preserve and promote Philippine Indigenous Traditional Medicine which is known as Hilot by inviting those who have been called by our Ancestors to relearn this sacred knowledge of our Ancestral Healing Arts and Science.
And this coming August 2024, Apu Adman and Lakay Magbaya is coming to the US as we are invited by Danvile Yoga and Wellness to share this Ancestral Healing Arts among Filipino that was born in the US or even non Filipino that has a calling to take the duties and responsibilities as Hilot Binabaylan.
As we come there, we will come with a 3 program in serving everyone so that you may reach this goal.
First is the 8 days Hilot Binabaylan Training which is an entry level that will initiate you in ministering the people by delivering Indigenous Traditional Filipino Health Care.
The other 2 program are the Continuing Education Program which will serve our graduates. First to those who have taken the Non Contact Hilot Mind and Spirit Work which was ordained as Magaanito, Magtatawas, Pangatauhan and Pangutanahan to level up their status as full pledged Hilot Binabaylan.
Then the other one is for those who have been ordained as Hilot Binabaylan Practitioner from 2016 to 2023 which we provide you a one step ladder to upgrade your status from being a practitioner to a Mentor.
Join us in this limited offer at 125 TOWN & COUNTRY DRIVE, DANVILLE, CALIFORNIA, USA
For a limited time, we will be offering 3 Hilot Training Program on August 2024 at Danville Yoga and Wellness Center at Danville, California, USA.
The trainings will be the following:
1. Hilot Daloy: This is a continuing Education Training Program for our Graduates who took the Non Contact Hilot Mind and Spirit Work during the Time of Pandemic on 2020-2022. This offering will provide opportunity to our Magaanito/Pangutanahan/Pangatauhan to earn their Full Hilot Binabaylan Status by enrolling in this 5 days Training Program at Danville Yoga and Wellness Center.
2. Hilot Tanglaw: Your growth as practicing Hilot Binabaylan is important that we create this continuing education program for all of our Practitioners who completed our Hilot Binabaylan Training Program. This program will certify you to be an accredited Mentor on selected Hilot Binabaylan Knowledge, Skills and Abilities or the Full Hilot Binabaylan Competencies. This will be a 10 days training.
3. Hilot Binabaylan: This is an entry level program that will ordain an Individual to administer Philippine Indigenous Traditional Health Care, either privately to your Family or Publicly to your community. This is an 8 days Training Program.
Our Graduate show this picture in his timeline and he explains that he is showing what he have learned from us to his Family members, but when it comes to TAWAS they were afraid and he explained to them that it was our ancestral Filipino Diagnostic tool.
And I say, that was Fine because it is hard to unlearned what we have been taught about TAWAS 500 years ago. Only those who have open mind can understand and benefit from our Ancestral Healing Arts and Sciences.
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