1. Iboga is a tool. Iboga is a visionary
plant medicine that is on this earth for all who seek it. Iboga is not a magic
pill and it is important to meet it halfway. You can learn from it and use the
spirit of iboga's help and guidance to heal on a physical, mental and spiritual
level.
"Think
of your brain as like a hard drive on a computer. Iboga is like the software
that de-programs the hard drive and gets rid of viruses. It processes through
all of the prior information (past traumas, belief systems, learned
behavior...). It is a re-set so the new programming can take
effect." - Gary Cook, Shamanic Iboga Provider at Iboga Wellness
Center, Costa Rica
“Iboga
is not a magic pill. Iboga is an amazing tool that can free you from the
deepest depths of addiction. The spirit of Iboga will teach you everything you
need to learn to stay clean, but one must follow these lessons to stay on the
right path. Iboga does not change your free will, what Iboga does, is show you
the truth. The truth you need to make peace with in order to live a happy drug
free life. - Jeff Cook, Drug Detox Specialist at Iboga Wellness Center,
Costa Rica
2.
Know your facility/provider.
Do research on where you would like to take your journey and go with a place
you resonate with. Take the time to read different facilities' websites, listen
to testimonials and look at pictures of the facility. Most importantly, ask
hard questions. Will you be guided through a journey or will you be just
monitored by medical staff? How much experience does the provider have? If
those things are important to you, definitely ask. And remember, how you are
treated before your retreat is a direct reflection of how you will be treated during
your experience.
“I love it when people call or email with a lot of questions
about Iboga and our facility. It really shows that they are taking it
seriously. I want them to know as much as they can because trust is so
important when a person is being guided through the experience.” - Jeanie
Blend, Director of Guest Services at Iboga Wellness Center
3. Safety first. Ask if a facility has
medical supervision and how far away the nearest hospital is for your own peace
of mind. There are some exclusions that would make a person not a good candidate
to take Iboga such as heart problems, certain medications, pregnancy and very
high liver enzymes. Every center may have a different safety protocol so it is
important to find out what that protocol is.
"Is
very important to have a physical examination and a medical history taken by a
licensed medical doctor. A doctor may have recommendations before taking iboga
such as complementary testing and lab work. My recommendation is to visit a
center with a licensed medical doctor that will also monitor a person during
treatment for maximum safety." -Dr.
Douglas Rosales-Chavarria, Iboga Wellness Center
4. Set your intention. It is important to want to
undergo an Iboga experience 100%. Think about why you would like to take Iboga
and life questions you may have about yourself. Go into it with willingness and
an open mind without distractions. It should be noted that people should not be
coerced into taking Iboga, it is a choice that only that person can make.
5.
Normal physical effects.
Some normal effects included possible nausea, temporary vomiting, dizziness, a
faster heart rate, light sensitivity, some sweating and cold hands and feet.
These effects are just part of the process and all are normal. However, it is
important to not have expectations about how your actual journey should go.
Just go with the flow.
Though everyone's experience is
different, we are all searching for the same thing - happiness and peace.
Each of us will take a different path to get there but we will all arrive
at the same place inside. Iboga is used in a ceremonial, sacred,
spiritual and traditional setting which allows for the deep and profound
process. Iboga is an incredible teacher plant that helps us to zoom out
of our lives and to be a witness of who we are and life around us. Once you
embrace your happiness and who you are on a deep level this journey called life
becomes simple and clear. Iboga is an amazing tool to help you get to
this place. - written by the Iboga Wellness Team
Though everyone's experience is
different, we are all searching for the same thing - happiness and peace.
Each of us will take a different path to get there but we will all arrive
at the same place inside. Iboga is used in a ceremonial, sacred,
spiritual and traditional setting which allows for the deep and profound
process. Iboga is an incredible teacher plant that helps us to zoom out
of our lives and to be a witness of who we are and life around us. Once you
embrace your happiness and who you are on a deep level this journey called life
becomes simple and clear. Iboga is an amazing tool to help you get to
this place. - written by the Iboga Wellness Team 
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