Training
Are you ready to answer the call to guide others through their healing and transformational journeys? Whether you are looking to become a Facilitator holding space for psychedelic experiences or an Iboga Provider serving this powerful plant teacher, our training programs offer the tools, knowledge, and mentorship you need.
Explore our comprehensive offerings that combine ancient wisdom, modern practices, and hands-on experience to prepare you for this sacred work.
Train With Us
A wise medicine man once imparted to us the profound truth that caring cannot simply be taught—it is innate. Iboga, meaning “to care for”, encapsulates this sentiment beautifully.
As stewards of this sacred medicine, we approach the responsibility with utmost reverence.
In our commitment to upholding the integrity of iboga ceremonies and facilitating transformative psycho-spiritual journeys, we recognize the importance of offering comprehensive training for those interested in becoming an iboga provider or facilitator.
Our sessions will delve into essential aspects such as maintaining integrity, ensuring safety, and fostering profound experiences with iboga.
Facilitator Training
Program Overview
Program Cost: $10,000 USD
The program cost does not include the initial retreat as a guest. However, this step is essential for your growth and understanding of our process. After your initial ceremony and when you feel the experience has settled, we can discuss the application and training process in greater detail.
Why This Training Matters
Facilitating transformational experiences is a sacred responsibility. This program is designed to guide those who are truly ready to serve, embody the principles of holding space, and carry out this work with humility, safety, and respect. It’s not just about learning techniques; it’s about becoming a facilitator who is aligned with the work on every level—spiritually, ethically, and practically.
We invite you to begin your journey with us if you feel called to step into this role.
Provider Training
Do you feel called to serve Iboga and guide others through its profound transformational journey?
In recent years, we’ve seen a troubling trend in the Iboga space: individuals from the West, often without proper training or therapeutic background, stepping into the role of providers. This lack of preparation has led to harm—physical, psychological, and spiritual—and perpetuates a neo-colonialist mindset that extracts from Africa without giving back.
At Root & Wisdom, we recognize a difficult reality: many will serve Iboga regardless of their readiness or alignment. While we do not claim the authority to grant anyone the “blessing” to serve, we created the Iboga Provider Training Program to ensure that those who choose to walk this path do so with integrity, safety, and reverence for the sacred traditions of Iboga.
True service is not a decision made lightly. It is not born of ego, desire, or lack—it must be rooted in humility, selflessness, and a deep calling from the plant itself, discovered through a relationship with the Bwiti people, the land of Gabon, and Iboga’s profound teachings.
Giving Back To Gabon
We are committed to true reciprocity. 100% of the program tuition ($20,000 USD) is donated to Sacred Roots Foundation, our 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and is fully allocated to initiatives in Gabon. This contribution is tax-deductible.
Here’s how your tuition is used:
- 85% supports Mama Toto’s Women’s Village Restoration Project, which uplifts and restores the communities and land that have gifted the world Iboga.
- 10% goes to Blessings of the Forest, a program that protects the sacred Iboga plant.
- 5% is retained to cover administrative costs for running these initiatives.
This program is more than training—it’s an act of reciprocity and reverence, ensuring that the traditions and communities at the heart of Iboga continue to thrive for generations to come.
what this program offers
The Iboga Provider Training Program is a 12-month immersive experience that integrates Indigenous traditions with Western therapeutic practices, equipping participants with the tools to serve responsibly and safely.
Key Features include
Initiation in Gabon
- Begin your journey in the birthplace of Iboga, deeply connecting with the Bwiti lineage and the sacred land. We will help connect you to the right village for your initiation, as each offers unique approaches and perspectives.
Comprehensive Training
- Master every aspect of conducting Iboga ceremonies, including:
- Proper dosing techniques.
- Pre-assessment protocols for safety.
- Managing contraindications and emergencies.
- Guiding psycho-spiritual journeys with care and presence.
Holistic Curriculum
- Learn integration techniques rooted in Western modalities such as breathwork, somatic therapy, and psycho-spiritual support.
- Access traditional Bwiti music and spiritual tools for facilitation.
- Receive tailored mentorship to adapt your training to retreats, one-on-one settings, or therapeutic environments.
Personal Mentorship
- Training includes 4 months of live, in-person trainings and 6 months of video and e-based instruction designed to support your unique goals.
A Prerequisite for Application
Before applying to the program, you must first attend a retreat with us as a guest. This prerequisite allows us to spend meaningful time together and observe how you engage with the medicine and explore your intentions. This time also allows you to experience how we hold space, ensuring you feel confident that Root & Wisdom fits your training needs.
Additionally, initiation in Gabon is mandatory before your application can be accepted. This experience connects you to the Bwiti lineage and offers invaluable insight into the sacred traditions of Iboga. The retreat and the Gabon initiation costs are not included in the $20,000 program fee, but we will guide you in connecting with a Bwiti village that aligns with your path.
Living Life as a Ceremony
This program is built on a core principle: you cannot hold space for others unless you live your life as a ceremony. Personal alignment, ongoing inner work, and unwavering integrity are non-negotiable for anyone stepping into this sacred role. Simply put, your entire life must reflect this commitment. You cannot serve medicine one day and act out of alignment the next—it does not work that way.
A Final Reminder
The decision to serve Iboga is not yours to make—it is a path only Iboga can place you on. If you feel deeply called to honor this sacred work and meet the prerequisites, we invite you to apply. Specific program details will be shared during the application and interview process.
This program is a profound journey of service, safety, and reciprocity, ensuring the sacred tradition of Iboga is upheld with integrity while giving back to the land and people from which it originates.