An Invitation to Heal, Remember, and Begin Again
Some medicines don’t whisper. They come in like a storm—wild, cleansing, unforgettable. Iboga is one of those medicines.
This isn’t a casual journey or a trendy wellness tool. Iboga is a root medicine—a teacher that works through the bones of your being. It asks a lot, but for those who feel called, the healing it brings can be life-altering.
At Samadhi Flow, we’ve walked this path with many courageous souls. Some came to face years of addiction. Others arrived seeking clarity, purpose, or a deeper connection to spirit. What they all shared was a readiness to shed what no longer served—and to meet themselves, fully and honestly, for the first time in a long time.
Meeting Iboga: More Than a Plant
Iboga comes from the forests of Central Africa, where it has been used for centuries by the Bwiti people in ceremonial rites of passage. In that context, it’s not seen as a drug or even a treatment—it’s seen as a sacred spirit, one that teaches through vision, stillness, and truth.
When we sit with this medicine today, we’re entering a relationship. Not just with the plant, but with ourselves. With our stories. With the quiet parts we’ve pushed away.
Iboga doesn’t offer shortcuts. It offers deep seeing. And that, more often than not, is where real healing begins.
Iboga for Addiction: A Different Kind of Recovery
We’ve held space for many who arrived with the weight of addiction—whether to substances, patterns, or ways of being that were slowly breaking them down.
Iboga meets addiction not as a problem to be solved, but as a symptom of disconnection. It doesn’t just interrupt cravings. It asks: What pain were you trying to silence? What truth were you trying not to feel?
Here’s what often shifts when someone journeys with Iboga for addiction:
- The body begins to reset. The alkaloid ibogaine can help interrupt withdrawal symptoms, especially with opioids.
- The mind opens up. Many experience a life review—a non-linear unfolding of memory that shows them how they got here, and where they lost themselves along the way.
- The heart softens. There’s often grief, yes. But also compassion. For the younger self. The scared self. The one who did what they had to do to survive.
And what follows, when supported properly, is a return. A reconnection to life—not as a struggle, but as a choice.
If you’re exploring this path, know that integration support is essential. We offer ongoing guidance to help you root the experience into daily life—because healing doesn’t end when the ceremony closes. That’s when it truly begins.
Iboga vs. Ibogaine Therapy: What’s the Difference?
This question comes up often: Is ibogaine therapy the same as sitting with Iboga?
In short, no. They are related—but they’re not interchangeable.
| Iboga (Whole Plant) | Ibogaine Therapy (Isolated Alkaloid) |
|---|---|
| Full spectrum of alkaloids | Isolated ibogaine only |
| Ceremonial, spiritually guided | Medical/clinical detox focus |
| Long overnight process | Shorter, often outpatient |
| Emotional, energetic, and spiritual | Primarily physical detox |
We don’t see this as a better-or-worse conversation. Both have their place. But if you’re called to deep psycho-spiritual healing, working with the whole plant in ceremony—as we do in our retreats**—offers something more complete, more reverent, and often more lasting.
What the Journey Feels Like (And What It Doesn’t)
We could try to describe what it’s like to sit with Iboga, but the truth is, it’s different for everyone.
Still, there are common threads we’ve witnessed:
- The slowing down. Everything internal begins to slow. Time loses shape.
- The visions. Not always in the psychedelic sense, but in the clarity of insight. Like watching your own life with new eyes.
- The confrontation. Iboga shows you the uncomfortable—but always with the potential for liberation.
- The forgiveness. For yourself. For others. For what you didn’t know at the time.
It’s not always graceful. It’s not always peaceful. But it’s always real.
Who Might Be Called to This Medicine?
You don’t need to be “broken” to sit with Iboga. You just need to be ready to stop running.
People come to this medicine when they’re tired of loops. When they know, in their bones, that something’s got to change.
You might feel called if:
- You’re seeking a path out of addiction or self-destructive patterns
- You want to reconnect with your truth, your soul, your purpose
- You’re carrying old trauma that talk therapy couldn’t quite reach
- You’re at a crossroads, and you need more than logic to guide you
And if you’re not sure? That’s okay too. This isn’t a decision to rush. It’s one to sit with, pray with, and prepare for.
The Role of Integration: Where Healing Deepens
One of the most honest things we can say about Iboga is this: the ceremony is only the beginning.
The days and weeks that follow are where the teachings land. Where the old patterns try to creep back in. Where new choices become possible—but only if supported.
That’s why integration is central to everything we do at Samadhi Flow. We offer personalized integration through our services, including:
- One-on-one mentorship
- Somatic practices
- Emotional regulation tools
- Safe community spaces to process and share
Because you weren’t meant to walk this alone.
A Final Note…
If you’ve read this far, you’re likely feeling something. A pull. A curiosity. A quiet yes.
Trust that.
Iboga isn’t here to give you something. It’s here to take away what’s in the way—so your own truth, your own healing, your own path can come through.
It’s not easy. But it’s worth it.
And if you feel ready—or just want to learn more—we invite you to join us. We offer retreats, healing ceremonies, and integration support held with deep care, safety, and soul.
We walk with you before, during, and after the medicine.