Hilot Academy of Binabaylan

29/10/2025

Big thanks to Evan Salvador, Kuya Jay Cristobal Casol, Vhice Magalona, Grace Sanico, Tito Ydnar Healot

for all your support! Congrats for being top fans on a streak 🔥!

28/10/2025

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 Acade…

28/10/2025

🌿✨ **HABI: Weaving the Soul of Filipino Healing into the World** ✨🌿

Did you know that **HABI** stands for **Hilot Academy of Binabaylan**?
🧵 *H* for Hilot
🧵 *A* for Academy
🧵 *BI* for Binabaylan
And in Filipino, *habi* means “to weave”—a perfect metaphor for what we do.

Since 2016, HABI has grown from a local academy into a **global movement**, with **80+ ordained Hilot Binabaylan Practitioners** now serving in 🇺🇸 USA, 🇨🇦 Canada, 🇨🇱 Chile, 🇮🇹 Italy, 🇫🇷 France, 🇬🇧 London, 🇦🇹 Austria, 🇻🇳 Vietnam, 🇯🇵 Japan, 🇦🇺 Australia, and of course, 🇵🇭 the Philippines.

🌏 These healers began by learning the arts and science of Hilot, but through practice, they reconnected with our **precolonial Filipino spirituality**—a sacred path that predates Islam and Christianity.

💫 At HABI, we believe that **Soul Healing leads to Physical Healing**.
Health, illness, and wellness are not just personal—they’re **communal and environmental**. Through rituals, offerings (*atang*), prayer in motion, and sacred nourishment, we restore balance and harmony to the flow of life force.

🌀 As Hilot Binabaylan Practitioners, we are **weavers of wellness**, ensuring that our bodies, minds, spirits, and environments are in sync.

Join us in weaving a world of healing, rooted in the wisdom of our ancestors. 🌺

27/10/2025

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.

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 t…

24/10/2025

Seasonal Shifts and Our Body: Understanding Acclimatization and Wellness in Cold Weather

As the cold season approaches, many of us begin to feel subtle changes in our bodies—fatigue, sniffles, coughs, or even a low-grade fever. These are not just signs of illness, but also part of a natural process called acclimatization.

What is Acclimatization?

Acclimatization is the body’s way of adjusting to changes in the environment, especially temperature. During colder months, our internal systems work harder to maintain warmth and balance. Blood flow shifts, metabolism increases, and our immune system recalibrates. This temporary adjustment can sometimes lead to a weakened state, making us more vulnerable to viral infections like the flu, colds, and coughs.

Why Do We Get Sick More Often in Cold Weather?

- Weakened immune response during the adjustment period
- Dry air and cold temperatures irritate the respiratory tract
- increased indoor exposure to viruses
- Reduced sunlight affects mood and energy levels

The Hilot Binabaylan Perspective

In the lens of Indigenous Filipino Healing, these symptoms are signs of elemental imbalance, particularly between Hangin (Air) and Tubig (Water). When cold enters the body, it disrupts the natural flow of energy and warmth, leading to what we call panloob na lamig (internal coldness).

How Can We Support Our Body’s Transition?

- Receive Hilot therapy to release trapped cold and restore balance
- Use herbal steam (suob) to clear the airways and warm the body
- Drink healing teas like salabat (ginger), lagundi, or tsaang gubat
- Offer prayers and rituals to Diwatang Kilubansa, the Diwata of Healing and Elemental Harmony

Let us honor our bodies during this seasonal shift. Through traditional wisdom and sacred care, we can strengthen our resilience and walk in harmony with nature’s rhythm.

Join us in our upcoming ritual for wellness and elemental balance this November 8 at the Dambana ng Ginhawa. Let healing begin with awareness.

15/10/2025

Shout out to my newest followers! Excited to have you onboard! Manuel C. Ambrosio, Loren Fuentes, Alex Bolaton Jr, Wil Vito, Tarlac City Bone Setter Therapy Traditional Hilot Palagutok, Marilou Bejasa

10/10/2025

In both Oriental medicine and Indigenous Filipino healing traditions, illness is not merely a physical condition—it is a manifestation of imbalance in the body, mind, and spirit. Among the most subtle yet destructive imbalances are arrogance and pride. Though often praised in modern society as confidence or ambition, these traits, when excessive, are seen by traditional healers as spiritual toxins that block the flow of healing.

**Arrogance and Pride as Illness**

In **Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)**, emotions are directly linked to organ systems. Excessive pride and arrogance are seen as disturbances of the **Heart**, which houses the **Shen**—the spirit or consciousness. When the Heart is overstimulated by ego-driven emotions, it can lead to restlessness, insomnia, and even mental confusion. The Liver, associated with anger and control, may also be affected, creating internal heat and stagnation.

In Hilot Binabaylan practice, arrogance is viewed as a **pagmamataas**—the inner self that connects us to the divine, to nature, and to our ancestors.

Pride separates the person from the community, from humility, and from the sacred flow of life. It is a spiritual disconnection that can manifest as physical illness, emotional instability, and relational disharmony.

**The Healing Power of Humility and Sincerity**

True healing begins not with medicine, but with attitude. The Binabaylan teaches that humility (pagpapakumbaba) is the gateway to receiving healing. It is the act of surrendering ego, acknowledging one’s limitations, and opening the heart to divine guidance.

Sincerity (katapatan) is the companion of humility. It is the honest desire to be healed—not for power, prestige, or gain, but for restoration, balance, and service to others.

When a person approaches healing with humility and sincerity:

– The spirit becomes receptive to ancestral wisdom.
– The body relaxes, allowing energy to flow freely.
– The mind clears, making space for insight and transformation.
– The community responds, offering support and collective strength.

*Healing Is a Sacred Relationship*

In Indigenous Filipino spirituality, healing is not transactional—it is **relational**. It involves the healer, the patient, the spirits, the ancestors, and the natural elements. Arrogance breaks this relationship. Humility restores it.

To be healed, one must be willing to be seen, to be vulnerable, and to be guided. The Binabaylan does not heal alone; healing is a dance of energies, a ritual of reconnection, and a gift of grace.

🌟 **A Call to the Wounded Healer**

If you are seeking healing—whether physical, emotional, or spiritual—begin with humility. Speak sincerely. Offer yourself not as a master, but as a student of life. Let go of pride, and you will find that healing flows not from force, but from grace.

And if you are called to be a healer, remember: the most powerful healers are those who have first healed themselves through humility. The Binabaylan walks not with arrogance, but with reverence.

In both Oriental medicine and Indigenous Filipino healing traditions, illness is not merely a physical condition—it is a manifestation of imbalance in the body, mind, and spirit. Among the most sub…

10/10/2025

Become a Vessel of Healing: Why You Should Take the Master’s Degree in Ministry on Hilot Binabaylan Practice*

In the Philippines, many aspiring healers pursue certifications from TESDA or PITAHC to gain employment and recognition. These paths offer technical skills—but they often miss the heart of **Hilot Binabaylan**: its **spiritual depth**, **ancestral wisdom**, and **community-centered healing**.

Hilot Binabaylan is not just a profession—it is a **sacred calling**. It is the art of healing that flows from the Diwata, guided by the Anito, and rooted in the harmony of nature. It is a ministry that transforms lives, families, and entire communities.

The **Master’s Degree in Ministry on Hilot Binabaylan Practice (M.Min.HBp)** is more than a credential. It is a commitment to **preserve the soul of Hilot**, to **serve with integrity**, and to **heal with purpose**.

Why This Program Is a Sacred Investment

🌿 **Preserves the Authentic Spirit of Hilot**

This program protects Hilot from being reduced to mere technique. It honors its spiritual roots and ensures its practice remains true to our ancestors.

🔥 **Empowers You as a Binabaylan Minister**

You become a spiritual leader—one who heals not only the body but also the soul, the emotions, and the spirit of your community.

🌎 **Connects You to a Global Indigenous Network**

Join a worldwide movement of Hilot Binabaylan practitioners who uphold the sacred traditions of Filipino healing arts with pride and authenticity.

📚 **Opens the Path to Higher Ministry and Scholarship**

This degree leads to doctoral studies in Indigenous Filipino Spirituality, preparing you to become a teacher, author, and elder in your spiritual community.

💖 **Strengthens Community Healing and Resilience**

As a Binabaylan Minister, you bring healing to families, restore harmony in barangays, and offer spiritual guidance during times of crisis. You become a **pillar of wellness and peace** in your community.

🌱 **Uplifts Cultural Identity and Sovereignty**

By choosing this path, you help reclaim and protect our indigenous wisdom from being lost or misused. You become a living vessel of our heritage.

Call to Action: Answer the Call of the Diwata

If you feel the stirring in your soul…
If you believe healing is sacred…
If you want to serve your community with authenticity and spiritual depth…

Then **step forward** and enroll in the **Master’s Degree in Ministry on Hilot Binabaylan Practice**.

🗓️ **Training begins January 4, 2026**
📍 Held every Sunday at **Templong Anituhan ng Luntiang Aghama**, San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan
💰 **Tuition**: ₱7,215.00 for the full program or ₱555.00 per session
📦 *Learning materials, certificate of training, and ordination fee not included*
👥 *Minimum of 10 enrollees required*

🔔 **Limited slots available. Be part of the sacred lineage of healers.**

READ FIRST BEFORE SIGNING UP This Training Program aims to level up the practice of Nationally Certified Hilot Wellness Massage provider into the International Standard of Hilot Binabaylan Practitioner in providing Philippine Indigenous Traditional Health Care to become Autonomous & Self Reliant Ind...

08/10/2025

As we celebrate Filipino American History Month, we honor the stories of resilience, identity, and cultural revival that define the Filipino diaspora. Among these stories is the growing movement of Hilot Binabaylan, a sacred healing tradition rooted in Indigenous Filipino spirituality, now flourishing across the Pacific.

As we celebrate Filipino American History Month, we honor the stories of resilience, identity, and cultural revival that define the Filipino diaspora. Among these stories is the growing movement of…