What can you expect during the process
If you are wondering what to expect, this is a brief description of the process.
If you are booked for a 3-day retreat, the last meal before the ceremony will be at 3 pm. We will begin the intake process with clients after 4 pm, with the paperwork and any other details such as going over your questions. There will be ample time to get settled in and rest before the ceremony begins in the evening.
The Fire Ceremony is basically sitting in a group circle around a fire or candle, discussing things about the medicine, Bwiti tradition (as told by the people who honor the medicine in Africa), and about life in general. During this time, you will start to receive the Iboga in capsule form. At some point, you will be guided to lie down to help you with the experience of seeing visions. Everyone will be concentrated on the music at this point, and once you are in the flow with the medicine you may be guided to finding some answers to your questions. Everyone has a unique connection with the medicine, so not everyone sees things, some people can't hear, while others only hear. The important thing is to surrender to the experience, because, trust me, the medicine is there to help you. This intense energy level continues for about 6 hours, and then you gradually move into the recovery phase. You may or may not experience ataxia and purging, but most people will prefer to remain in bed the following day. You will be watched and tenderly cared for during this process.
On recovery day, most people spend the day in bed. You will gradually be rehydrated and re-introduced to food. You most likely won't have much appetite and you may have a headache. It is a time for you to reflect on your experience and really take a look at yourself. You will have the opportunity to do some art therapy in bed and Zabette will be there to see to your care, and help you with some understanding and advise, should you need that.
The third day is integration day. There are a variety of options available on that day, depending on how you are feeling. Some people are slow to recover, while others are ready to go climb a pyramid. The day will conclude with a Fire ceremony where we can integrate the experience further. The next morning will be the final breakfast together, or if you are coming for a 6-day retreat, you will have the day off, until the ceremony begins in the evening and the whole process continues.
Root Source Shamanic Healing will be hosting our retreats in the Historic District of Merida Centro and sometimes at the ocean-side town of Progreso, beginning in January 2023.
We remind you that your retreat booking with us includes your food and accommodation with the retreat cost. You can also book longer stays at a hotel beyond the retreat dates. If you intend to stay for longer than the specified retreat dates, and you would still like to stay connected with our services, we suggest you book directly with the hotel featured below. It is owned by friends, and they will do everything to make your stay as comfortable and interesting as possible. You can select English or Spanish in the menu.
If you would like to read some Trip Advisor reviews on the hotel, there is a link for that, LINK HERE .
You will have airport transfers with Merida International Airport. The hotel offers wonderful Eco-tours and other services.
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