SIGLA Filipino word which means Creative Force Energy

SIGLA in your HANDS Energy & Power in your Hands § What do you

1. A Ball of Energy in your Hands and Fingers

a. Raise hands on the side, open palms and spread fingers.

b. As you count 1 to 10, bring the two hands in front and

2. Shake Hands and Fingers Put arms on the side and shake the hands

3. Stretch the Fingers Open the palms slowly, stretch the fingers as straight as

4. Press the Fingers and the Palms Together With the hands in front, let

5. Grip the Fingers Slowly bring the fingers to a close and grip as

6. Hands Together, Fingers in a Clasp With the hands together in front and

7. Fingers Press All Over the Head and the Face Bring the fingers on

7. Fingers Press Over the Chest, Over the Abdomen Bring the fingers over the

Press the Fingers & Stimulate SIGLA in your Body *1. Small Finger is for

Finger Pressure to Stimulate Body Energies Three Types of Finger Pressure 1. Hold Finger

2. Ring Finger is for the Ear & Hearing. Hold the Ring Finger of

3. Middle Finger is for Insomnia, Motion (Travel) Sickness, Nausea Hold the Middle Finger

4. Point Finger is for Memory, Head, Face & Throat Hold the Point Finger

5. Thumb is for Chest, Back and Lungs Hold the Thumb of the Left

Hands Together and Interlock Fingers With the hands together in front and interlock fingers.

Hands Together and Interlock Fingers Thumbs are for the Lungs; Point Fingers are for

Hilot for Sigla (Energy) in the Body Hilot- Filipino word for “finger, hand pressure,

Hilot, hand finger pressure, massage is a Philippine healing tradition tapping energy with the

. The hands and fingers bring energy, power and healing. The Filipino Hilot found

SIGLA: An Original Filipino Exercise for Body, Mind & Spirit Jose Pepito Manansala Cunanan

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SIGLA: Filipino word which means Creative Force’, ‘Energy’, ‘Pep’, ‘Power’, ‘Spirit’, ‘Strength’, ‘Stamina’, ‘Vigor’, ‘Vitality’. . .

SIGLA in your HANDS Energy & Power in your Hands § What do you have in your hands? § Have you got energy in your hands? § Have you got power in your hands?

1. A Ball of Energy in your Hands and Fingers

a. Raise hands on the side, open palms and spread fingers.

b. As you count 1 to 10, bring the two hands in front and let the tips of the fingers touch each other.

2. Shake Hands and Fingers Put arms on the side and shake the hands and fingers. (Do 10 x).

3. Stretch the Fingers Open the palms slowly, stretch the fingers as straight as you can. Slowly relax the fingers and close palms. (Do 10 x)

4. Press the Fingers and the Palms Together With the hands in front, let the fingers touch each other: Thumbs, Point fingers, Middle fingers, Ring fingers, Small fingers--Press the fingers together as hard as you can until the palms meet. Slowly release. (Repeat 10 times)

5. Grip the Fingers Slowly bring the fingers to a close and grip as tight as you can. Slowly relax and release the fingers into an open palm. (Do 10 x)

6. Hands Together, Fingers in a Clasp With the hands together in front and bring the fingers to a clasp. Press the fingers together as tight as you can. Slowly relax and then press fingers again. (Repeat 10 times)

7. Fingers Press All Over the Head and the Face Bring the fingers on the head and let the fingers walk (like piano playing) at the back of the head over the head, and over the face.

7. Fingers Press Over the Chest, Over the Abdomen Bring the fingers over the chest, over the abdominal area and down the base of the body.

Press the Fingers & Stimulate SIGLA in your Body *1. Small Finger is for the Heart: Hold the Small Finger of the Left Hand with the Thumb and Point Finger of the Right Hand. (Press 10 x. ) Reverse and hold the Small Finger of the Right Hand with the Thumb and Point Finger of the Left Hand. (Press 10 x) (May you have a Healthy, Robust Heart)

Finger Pressure to Stimulate Body Energies Three Types of Finger Pressure 1. Hold Finger with Thumb & Point Finger, press and count 1 to 10 2. Hold Finger, press and release (10 x) 3. Hold Finger, press in a rotating manner (10 x)

2. Ring Finger is for the Ear & Hearing. Hold the Ring Finger of the Left Hand with the Thumb and Point Finger of the Right Hand. (Press 10 x) Reverse and hold the Ring Finger of the Right Hand with the Thumb and Point Finger of the Left Hand. (Press 10 x) (May you have a Sharp, Sensitive Listening Skill)

3. Middle Finger is for Insomnia, Motion (Travel) Sickness, Nausea Hold the Middle Finger of the Left Hand with the Thumb and Point Finger of the Right Hand. (Press 10 x) Reverse and hold the Middle Finger of the Right Hand with Thumb and Point Finger of the Left Hand. (Press 10 x) (May you have a Sweet, Sound and Snoring Sleep)

4. Point Finger is for Memory, Head, Face & Throat Hold the Point Finger of the Left Hand with the Thumb and Point Finger of the Right Hand. (Press 10 x) Reverse and hold the Point Finger of the Right Hand with the Thumb and Point Finger of the Left Hand. (Press 10 x) (May you have a Brilliant Mind a Beautiful Face)

5. Thumb is for Chest, Back and Lungs Hold the Thumb of the Left Hand with the Thumb and Point Finger of the Right Hand. (Press 10 x) Reverse and hold the Thumb of the Right Hand with the Thumb and Point Finger of the Left Hand. (Press 10 x) (May you have Strong and Vibrant Lungs)

Hands Together and Interlock Fingers With the hands together in front and interlock fingers. Press the fingers together as tight as you can. Slowly relax and then press fingers again. (Repeat 10 x)

Hands Together and Interlock Fingers Thumbs are for the Lungs; Point Fingers are for Head and Face; Middle Fingers are for Sleep and Travel; Ring Finers are for the Ears and Hearing; and the Small Fingers are for the Heart.

Hilot for Sigla (Energy) in the Body Hilot- Filipino word for “finger, hand pressure, massage” “Hilot may be spelled as “Heal Lot”. The hands and the fingers, through their manipulation and proper handling can “heal a lot” of the ailments and pains of the body bringing relief and wellness.

Hilot, hand finger pressure, massage is a Philippine healing tradition tapping energy with the hands and fingers. Hilot is a natural, indigenous and traditional healing method and practice; from the touch of a mother, the loving caress of a parent, the tender and firm press on a sore knee. Hilot has played key and crucial roles in bringing wellness and health, including the birth, delivery of a baby, across the islands and hinterlands in the country.

. The hands and fingers bring energy, power and healing. The Filipino Hilot found out the truth of the folk saying “Ang sakit ng kalingkingan, ramdam ng boong katawan” (the pain in the small finger is felt all over the body). The body and its various organs and parts are interconnected and touching one could bring relief, comfort and healing to the others.

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