Sharing Filipinx-Centred Practices of the Spirit World Through Play and Storytelling
- Lukayo means “clown” and “trickster” in Tagalog. In Bikol, it means something even stranger…
- The intention of Spirit Clown sharings is to play communally with the experience of reality. We play with the “paradox” that all beings are connected in a woven cloth of relations and also free in a luminous void that encompasses the illusion of Self. In this playing, there is the possibility of sanctuary and increased awareness of our choices.
- I use the term “sharing” because I understand myself as a clown that is sharing the stories of my mistakes and discoveries with others, and if that guides or supports growth in others, what a bonus! Those who attend the “classes” are also sharing their stories as well, so this is a communal effort.
- Spirit Clown is based on the following:
- The animistic practices of traditional Bikol and Tagalog (sometimes known as Filipino) medicine;
- Anti-oppressive practice;
- The playfulness of the trickster/clown; and
- Nonduality
- Spirit Clown sharings is not the following:
- Not a lesson or a teaching. Though it can be received as such, you may already know it in your body and spirit, so it may be more of a reminder.
- Not a healing session. Though it can be received as such and may be healing for some, many of us can’t be healed from ongoing oppression; often ongoing oppression needs to be resisted before healing can begin.
- Not an act of justice. Though it can lead to it by being aware of how to relate better with each other and how to organize coalitions against oppression.
- Not just entertainment. Though it can be fun, some of us require integrity instead of performativity, and for others, everything is a performance in the way we have to navigate the stage of a world not built for us.
- Spirit Clown sharings are currently based on a gift economics model. For more information, check out the Donate page.
- Sharings will most likely be online using Discord and/or Google Meet, unless otherwise noted as in-person or if I’m booked by a group of people who want in-person sessions.
- Spirit Clown sharings are not just for Filipinx people (except for the Dawani program), though it centres my experiences as a Bikol/Filipinx person.
SPIRIT CLOWN SHARINGS – OVERVIEW & LINKS
- Tulang (Foundational Practices)
- Hidhid (Stabilization Practices)
- Anito (Other-Than-Human Connection)
- Gamot (Deepening Spiritwork/Spiritplay Practices)
- Dawani (Weaving Stories of Filipinx Spirit Worlds)
- Liwat (Grief & Joy Practices)
- Hawak (Growing Practices on Balancing [Our]Self)
- Hawak (Bodywork & Bodyplay)
- Sakom (Soul Retrieval)
- Sanga (Roleplaying Game Rituals)
- Sanga (Homebrew TTPRG)
- Panahon (Homebrew TTRPG)
- Puli (Magnus Archives TTRPG)
- Anino (DIE TTRPG)
- Pagiriba (Urban Shadows TTRPG)
- Dahon (Co-playing on Tool and Content Creation)
- Lalang (Co-Playing Creation Time)
- Sangkap (Crafting Tools for Work & Play)
- Talastas (Crafting Your Message)
- Puon (Collaborative Offerings)
- Haliya (Exorcism Group)
- Tagohalin (Herbalism Group)
- Kabal (Anting-Anting/Amulet Group)
- Hilot (Touch & Body Group)
Structure of sharings inspired by the Pamayanan Meditation: https://alaunamusic.bandcamp.com/track/viii-pamayanan-feat-lukayo-estrella
Register for Spirit Clown Sharings Here
Note on Scheduling:
- If dates haven’t been posted yet, you will receive an email after registration when dates are solidified for the sharings/classes/programs/groups.
- Tulang sharings will usually be scheduled on Mondays.
- Gamot and Hawak sharings will usually be scheduled on Tuesdays.
- Sanga, Dahon, and Puon sharings will usually be scheduled on the weekend, and will only run if there’s at least 3 people signed up for a sharing.
- If this scheduling doesn’t work for you, please note your availability on the registration form.
- It may be easier to get another time slot if you register with a group of two or more other people for the same sharing(s).