As the session commenced, Alieza Best guided the guests through a series of meditative exercises and breathing techniques. Her soothing voice and gentle demeanor created a sense of calm, allowing the guests to let go of their inhibitions and immerse themselves in the experience.

To say you had an "inuman session" with Alieza is not merely to describe drinking. It is to invoke a ritual. For those who have had the privilege, the phrase conjures a specific geography: a modest hotel somewhere in Metro Manila or a quiet provincial city, a plastic table covered in a mix of craft bottles and comfort food, and a night that slowly peels back the wallpaper of reality.

"To us," Alieza said, her voice dropping the 'professional' tone she wore all day. She clinked her plastic hotel cup against her friend's. "To finally not talking about work for at least six hours."

An inuman session is only as good as the conversation and the atmosphere.