Iboga healing retreat
Iboga healing retreat
Greater Montreal, QC, Canada
Up to 5 in group
October 11 - 18, 2025
A preparation course valued at $109 is included with the retreat at no extra cost
Retreat Highlights
- Two Flood Iboga Ceremonies
- Spiritual Shower
- Bwiti Firetalks
- Traditional Healings
About this Retreat
Your Guides
David is a veteran of the Canadian Infantry who struggled with mental health for years. Looking for a solution he tried Ayahuasca, San Pedro, and Psilocybin mushrooms. Eventually he came across the Iboga plant medicine.
From his very first ceremony, his eyes were opened as he received the right tools to take control of his life. Iboga taught him the mechanics of Life itself and how to operate them.
Fascinated by his experience, he traveled to Gabon to train with the Shaman Moughenda in his village. He was Initiated into the tribe and completed the Rites of Passage to become a N’ganga (spiritual healer).
He has been serving the Iboga plant medicine ever since.
Details of this retreat
8 day traditional Bwiti Iboga healing retreat.
Welcome To The Medicine
At BWITIBOGA we offer traditional Bwiti Iboga healing retreats and healing services as taught to us by 10th generation Shaman Moughenda Mikala.
In the traditional psycho-spiritual Iboga ceremony, we learn about ourselves on all levels: physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Iboga helps by breaking ego illusions and letting go of the past, false beliefs, traumas, lies, and attachments.
This 8-day schedule is designed to ensure that guests get the most out of their experience. It provides you with plenty of time to prepare for the Iboga ceremony, process it, and integrate your experience.
Welcome To The Medicine
At BWITIBOGA we offer traditional Bwiti Iboga healing retreats and healing services as taught to us by 10th generation Shaman Moughenda Mikala.
In the traditional psycho-spiritual Iboga ceremony, we learn about ourselves on all levels: physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Iboga helps by breaking ego illusions and letting go of the past, false beliefs, traumas, lies, and attachments.
This 8-day schedule is designed to ensure that guests get the most out of their experience. It provides you with plenty of time to prepare for the Iboga ceremony, process it, and integrate your experience.
Schedule
Retreat Schedule:
Day 1 ~ Arrival
A day for you to settle in and make yourself comfortable. We have dinner, and we gather around the fire to introduce ourselves to do an orientation.
We talk about who we are and what we want to achieve in the coming week. We discuss the retreat schedule and how you can get the most out of your time with us and the medicine.
Day 2 ~ The First Ceremony
After lunch, we will have a private counseling session with you to discuss your personal targets and address any questions you might have about the process.
The ceremony begins after sunset with a Firetalk, during which we share the history of the medicine and the Bwiti tradition. You will receive the medicine in the form of ground bark root, which you will swallow with water.
At some point, you will want to lay down on one of the mats set out in the temple area. There, you will remain until just before sunrise, allowing the medicine to do its work.
Our staff will be present throughout the ceremony to assist you with your needs—such as drinking water, getting to and from a nearby bathroom, purging (vomiting), or offering guidance as necessary. We create a very safe environment for you to focus on your experience.
When the time is right, we will begin the process of Spiritual Discovery. This will be your opportunity to connect with your soul, engage in a live conversation with it, and ask any questions you may have about yourself.
Day 3 ~ Processing
The medicine will be working on you throughout the day, so it's best to spend this time in the privacy of your room. We will conduct regular check-ins to ensure you are doing okay.
This day focuses on introspection, insights, realizations, release, acceptance, and rest. You will be doing a lot of processing, so it’s important to relax and allow the medicine to do what it needs to do.
As the intensity of the medicine begins to settle, the gifts of Iboga will be revealed. It is common to receive intuitive messages and deep personal knowledge during the silence of Processing Day.
Day 4 ~ Integration
Iboga has cleansed you and opened your third eye. Integration Day is an opportunity to reconnect with nature, yourself, and the art of being.
Depending on the weather and the season, we might visit the beach, enjoy some time at the spa, take a walk in the woods, or explore a salt cave—activities that are gentle and restorative.
Day 5 ~ Second Ceremony
Before the ceremony you will take a Spiritual Shower. This practice is intended to cleanse your body, mind, and soul of any negativity, while also providing spiritual protection and a blessing to invite all the positive experiences you desire into your life.
In the first ceremony, we focused on clearing you out, building a relationship with the medicine, and fostering a deeper trust in your guides. Now, you are ready to dive into the deeper aspects of this journey.
The second ceremony will be conducted in a similar manner to the first, but remember that no two experiences with the medicine are the same. This time, you are prepared to fully immerse yourself and get the necessary work done.'
Day 6 ~ Processing
This day is dedicated to introspection, insight, release, acceptance, and rest. Your providers will always be within reach, ready to offer counseling or guidance whenever you need it.
Day 7 ~ Integration
This is another important day to reconnect with nature. You are clean, awake, and aware.
After sunset, we will gather one last time for a closing ceremony. Your providers will share some closing words and invite anyone who wishes to share their experience to speak.
Day 8 ~ Departure
Guests will be making their way home after breakfast.
Day 1 ~ Arrival
A day for you to settle in and make yourself comfortable. We have dinner, and we gather around the fire to introduce ourselves to do an orientation.
We talk about who we are and what we want to achieve in the coming week. We discuss the retreat schedule and how you can get the most out of your time with us and the medicine.
Day 2 ~ The First Ceremony
After lunch, we will have a private counseling session with you to discuss your personal targets and address any questions you might have about the process.
The ceremony begins after sunset with a Firetalk, during which we share the history of the medicine and the Bwiti tradition. You will receive the medicine in the form of ground bark root, which you will swallow with water.
At some point, you will want to lay down on one of the mats set out in the temple area. There, you will remain until just before sunrise, allowing the medicine to do its work.
Our staff will be present throughout the ceremony to assist you with your needs—such as drinking water, getting to and from a nearby bathroom, purging (vomiting), or offering guidance as necessary. We create a very safe environment for you to focus on your experience.
When the time is right, we will begin the process of Spiritual Discovery. This will be your opportunity to connect with your soul, engage in a live conversation with it, and ask any questions you may have about yourself.
Day 3 ~ Processing
The medicine will be working on you throughout the day, so it's best to spend this time in the privacy of your room. We will conduct regular check-ins to ensure you are doing okay.
This day focuses on introspection, insights, realizations, release, acceptance, and rest. You will be doing a lot of processing, so it’s important to relax and allow the medicine to do what it needs to do.
As the intensity of the medicine begins to settle, the gifts of Iboga will be revealed. It is common to receive intuitive messages and deep personal knowledge during the silence of Processing Day.
Day 4 ~ Integration
Iboga has cleansed you and opened your third eye. Integration Day is an opportunity to reconnect with nature, yourself, and the art of being.
Depending on the weather and the season, we might visit the beach, enjoy some time at the spa, take a walk in the woods, or explore a salt cave—activities that are gentle and restorative.
Day 5 ~ Second Ceremony
Before the ceremony you will take a Spiritual Shower. This practice is intended to cleanse your body, mind, and soul of any negativity, while also providing spiritual protection and a blessing to invite all the positive experiences you desire into your life.
In the first ceremony, we focused on clearing you out, building a relationship with the medicine, and fostering a deeper trust in your guides. Now, you are ready to dive into the deeper aspects of this journey.
The second ceremony will be conducted in a similar manner to the first, but remember that no two experiences with the medicine are the same. This time, you are prepared to fully immerse yourself and get the necessary work done.'
Day 6 ~ Processing
This day is dedicated to introspection, insight, release, acceptance, and rest. Your providers will always be within reach, ready to offer counseling or guidance whenever you need it.
Day 7 ~ Integration
This is another important day to reconnect with nature. You are clean, awake, and aware.
After sunset, we will gather one last time for a closing ceremony. Your providers will share some closing words and invite anyone who wishes to share their experience to speak.
Day 8 ~ Departure
Guests will be making their way home after breakfast.
Note: Schedule is approximate and may change
Getting Here
Bwitiboga, Greater Montreal, QC, Canada
Directions
If flying in, land at Montreal International Airport (YUL). By bus or train, arrive at Dorval train/bus station. If you are driving in, we will coordinate depending the retreat rental location. The exact retreat location will be emailed to participants.
Accommodation
Each guest gets a private room.
Program Price
Venue & Amenities
The venue will always be a cottage or a house in nature.
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
When you sign up you will receive an intake form where you will list your allergies, dietary restrictions and preferences. Our chef will tailor the retreat menu to your specific needs.
What's Included
- Pick up/Drop off from nearest town or airport
- Healthy Homecooked Meals
- Private Room
- SPA day
- 24/7 Counseling
- Integration Support Calls
What's Not Included
- Airfare to retreat location