Tawas for Wellness: A practical guide for Filipino Spiritual Diagnosis

What You’ll Learn in This eBook

This eBook is a comprehensive guide to Tawas, the sacred diagnostic practice in the Filipino healing tradition of Hilot Binabaylan. It takes you on a journey from the historical roots of Tawas to its modern adaptation as the Traditional Alternative Wellness Analytic System (TAWAS). Inside, you’ll discover:

✅ Cultural and Spiritual Foundations
Learn how Tawas evolved from precolonial rituals into a structured diagnostic system that harmonizes indigenous wisdom with modern wellness principles.

✅ Step-by-Step Ritual Guides
Master practical techniques like Tawas sa Papel (Smoke Reading), Tawas sa Kandila (Wax Reading), and Tawas sa Itlog (Egg Reading)—complete with materials, procedures, and interpretation methods.

✅ Scientific and Psychophysiological Insights
Understand how these rituals activate relaxation responses, reduce stress, and align with principles of energy dynamics and neuroplasticity.

✅ Ethical Practice Framework
Gain essential guidelines on cultural authenticity, informed consent, confidentiality, and integration with holistic care—ensuring that your practice remains respectful and professional.

✅ Interpretation Tools
Use the NEWOTY framework and shape-symbol guides to decode smoke patterns, wax formations, and egg readings for actionable insights into physical, emotional, and spiritual health.

✅ Cross-Cultural Connections
Explore fascinating parallels between Filipino Tawas and global traditions like Capnomancy, Ceromancy, and Ovomancy, reinforcing its universal relevance.

Why You Should Download This eBook

• Preserve Ancestral Wisdom: This guide safeguards a living heritage that connects you to Filipino identity and spirituality.
• Empower Your Healing Practice: Whether you’re a wellness practitioner or a cultural enthusiast, this book equips you with authentic, ethical, and practical tools for holistic care.
• Bridge Tradition and Science: Learn how Tawas integrates with modern health principles, making it relevant for today’s wellness landscape.
• Accessible and Inclusive: Includes methods for both in-person and remote (in absentia) sessions, making it adaptable for global practitioners and Filipinos abroad.
• Professional and Spiritual Growth: Perfect for those seeking deeper knowledge in Hilot, cultural healing arts, or holistic wellness.