Ifugao Mumbaki Mamerto Tindongan

Wisdom Traditions is honoured to welcome 8th generation Ifugao Mumbaki native priest Mamerto Tindongan to Samford, QLD in January 2026.

Step into a journey of deep cultural immersion and healing as Mamerto Tindongan shares the ancient wisdom of the Ifugao people through Qigong, spiritual journeying, ancestral storytelling and traditional practices. Blending movement, meditation and indigenous cosmology, this workshop offers a rare opportunity to experience living traditions that nourish body, mind and spirit.

During this workshop you will have the opportunity to explore:

• Ifugao Baki healing principle and Ifugao Cosmology
• Tinūngur Qigong, which is a 12 moves exercise base on the traditional Ifugao farming practice
• Self-Healing breathing exercises and a variety of meditations
• The wisdom of Ap-appuy (an intentional bonfire involving story telling)
• Spiritual journeying to meet ancestral spirits or spiritual helpers
• Self-Healing exercises
• Traditional weaving

Greater focus will be placed on QiGong and spiritual journeying, with additional group and individual healing practices offered by Mamerto as time and interest allow.

About Mamerto:

Mamerto Lagitan Tindongan is from the Ifugao tribe in the Cordillera region in northern Philippines. He is an eighth generation Mumbaki, native priest of the Baki spirituality and he was initiated into the role by his father in 2011, though he grew up with the tradition since childhood. Baki is Ifugao’s spirituality, which is our way of relating with nature spirits, deities and ancestors. He was also initiated in the Earth Keeper Q’ero Peruvian tradition, as Laika, in 2005. And Paqo, 4th level Andean Priest, in 2007.

He spent over 20 years in the United States and continues to travel worldwide to teach and guide students in the indigenous lifestyle and simple living of the Ifugao. He is a woodcarver since childhood, an international atlatl competitor and tai chi and qi gong instructor. He now lives outside Banaue, Ifugao in a small town close to where he grew up. When he is not traveling and teaching, he is working to regenerate abandoned rice fields using organic practices and documenting the traditional healing rituals of the region.

About Wisdom Traditions

Bringing Ancient Mystic Teachings to Australia - Preserving Wisdom, Enriching Lives

At Wisdom Traditions, we are dedicated to bridging the gap between ancient mystic wisdom and modern life. By bringing the profound teachings of traditional mystic teachers to Australia, we offer transformative experiences that enrich lives and promote spiritual growth. Our mission is to preserve and protect ancient knowledge while fostering intercultural understanding and respect.

We curate immersive workshops, retreats and events that honor the authenticity of indigenous traditions, empowering individuals to connect deeply with diverse shamanic practices. Through our work, we not only provide educational opportunities for communities but also support the preservation of vulnerable cultures, such as through initiatives that aid Q’ero youth and cultural conservation.

As new-age spirituality rises, we recognize the growing need for inter-cultural dialogue and support. At Wisdom Traditions, we create meaningful opportunities for learning, cultural appreciation and connection. Join us in our mission to preserve the old ways, enrich lives through ancient wisdom and cultivate a future where diverse traditions thrive for generations to come.

Visit: https://ifugaoclc.org/.

Please contact Zac via email: zaccrookes@gmail.com for more information and to reserve your seat. Limited spots available.

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