Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, Canada
Up to 6 in group
April 11 - 15, 2025
About this Retreat
Iboga has been a major Mentor in my life, always whispering wisdom in the Wind.
As a trained Reiki practitioner, Bodyworker, Addiction recovery coach, somatic therapist, breathwork practitioner, I find it in my joy to support others through the important healing journey that Life is.
Trained and Initiated by a Bwiti Elder who encouraged me to find my own way, I have carried a keen listening ear through life learning from Plants, Animals and People. I have also been trained and initiated to serve Bufo and have worked extensively with San Pedro - Huachuma.
I have been providing care and ceremony for more than 6 years and it is my pleasure to offer unique ceremonies and retreat with an incredible emphasis on Integration. I have worked with Iboga directly learning to grow and harvest the plant in a sustainable manner. I have served in many countries and owned a Cermonial Clinic in Guatemal for 2 years which provided ceremonies for both locals and tourists with a strong focus on addiction, especially Alcoholism. Our program included longer stays and training in Permaculture as well as beekeeping to support with integration as well as providing skills for people to integrate back into society.
Today, I live in Canada, British columbia with my wife and am the Owner and Founder of Rooted Waters based at the Wakyanii Sanctuary, a 5 acre land which is stewarded by my Wife and I. The land is host to many honeybees and soon farm animals - it exudes beauty, with a beautiful pond, Cedar groves and an incredible abundance of flowers. We grow food, tend honey bees and much more. Our Centre will be available for longer stays so that people can be in the Medicine, in a safe space and being tended to.
I am a passionate Beekeeper, Gardener, Nature lover, Artist, poet and apprentice Jade carver.
Details of this retreat
Enter the realms of your Creative Heart.
Journey to the depths of your Primordial Soul,
And re-discover the vibrant wisdom of your Rooted Waters.
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In community everything is heightened and one's wound and purpose becomes a communal Gift. We notice that our inner worlds are not so different from each other and this brings us closer allowing for a rich life of relationships.
Our Community Iboga Ceremonies offer a unique opportunity to embrace our wounds, traumas, patterns and transform them into the artful expressions of our Souls. As we dive individually into ourselves, we emerge within the circle and find deep integration together.
Iboga offers guidance to explore one's karmic construct, understanding all of that which creates who we are. At Rooted Waters, Integration is the most important part of any ceremony - truly integration is the key process which allows the medicine of Life's events to land and be fully embraced by our whole Selves.
The ceremonies are infused with Prayer, Song, Music and Silence. The fire is the Heart of the circle and it is from it that we will expand and retract, like the Honeybees of a hive. These group medicine ceremonies bring in different practices and explorations that are powerful tools to allow a seamless continuation of your Healing.
All communal Iboga Ceremonies include 2 group integration calls as well as access to free counselors/therapists
We humbly offer deep gratitude to the Ancestors who guide us upon our Journey, knowing full well that we are vessels for them to act upon this world. It is through the reconciliation between The Ancestors and people, between Flesh and Spirit, that we can walk together into a Radiant world.
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Our medicine comes from sustainable sources very specifically chosen and a % of all ceremonies is given to different organizations which support Indigenous programs in Canada, Africa and South America as well as supporting Shelters and Addiction recovery non-for-profits.
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YOUR HOSTS AND FACILITATORS:
DImitri Urukah
Dimitri Is a wild Heart. Born in France he has travelled the world discovering many cultures and steeping in their traditional ways. He has learned from the rich experiences of life each time becoming more and more humble to incredible Magic of Life. He has been traditionally initation in the Bwiti culture as well as Bufo. Grateful to his Mentor whom always supported him to explore his unique expression of Ceremony and Ritual, Dimitri offers an authentic expression of guidance through Love and artfully crafted ritual. He is an Earth Tender, Farmer, Beekeeper, Jade Caver, Poet and offers a gentle, deeply grounded presence in service to your journey.
He is the Founder of Rooted Waters and Steward of the blossoming Wakyanii Sanctuary.
Coco Waruna
Deeply creative and wise, Coco has always followed the threads of her creative Soul. Guided by plants and her mentors she has learned from many teachers and explored many cultures. She is an exquisite Storyteller, Herbalist and Therapist who finds great joy in supporting others to find their radiant soulful expressions. She has been trained in the Shipibo tradition and carrying a bundle of Songs. She is a tender of hearts, caretaker of Life and offers a profound listening ear to all who come her way.
She is the Co-founder of Rooted Waters and Stewardess of the blossoming Wakyanii Sanctuary.
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We gratefully and humbly acknowledge that our Center and ceremonies are held upon the Traditional Territories of the Coast Salish people. It is with great respect that we do so and always look for ways to give back, support and walk forward in a good way.
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“Feeling so good emotionally and physically, Iboga is transformative.
It is not only a power booster to spiritual awakening but a gift of rejuvenation and wellbeing.
Dimitri’s care and love is tangible. I felt comfortable and tended to, as soon as I arrived."
- Martey, Canada
"Integrity, understanding and compassion are what stood out during my time with Dimitri. He is deeply aware of the responsibilities involved and guides each person strength and groundedness. He is a fine example of the "father" and takes care of everyone with immense presence and grace. Surrender to the medicine and put your faith in Dimitri. You will not be let down."
- Daryn, USA
I found Rooted Waters on a curious search on the internet and spent quite some time going through their website on and off again. I knew it was something special so I didn't hesitate to reach out to learn more. My initial call with Dimitri left me excited to pursue a journey with them alongside Iboga. The weekend retreat was incredibly special and I felt so safe, secure, and connected to the entire experience. Both Coco and Dimitri create a unique container and a connection I haven't experienced in a very long time, I didn't want to leave. I know this is just the beginning of a larger journey and can't thank them enough for welcoming us into their home and sharing their gifts, stories and of course the sacred medicine that is Iboga. They take great care and honour in this work and it is noticed from beginning to end.
- Jenna, Victoria Canada
From the moment I entered the Wakyanii Sanctuary the feeling of warmth, love and caring were overwhelming. Every act that Dimitri and Coco did created a new home for myself, away from my home.
I fully found the peace and healing that I was seeking to be able to move forward in the right way. The Medicine paired with Coco and Dimitri’s compassionate hearts, deeply grounded guidance and whimsical creativity created the right soil for my wounds to find healing.
I now have two homes, this one at rooted waters also happens to have 5*cooking.
I am forever grateful! Will return garrenteed.
- Clay Ponich, Vernon
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For more information visit www.rootedwaters.ca