Ngonde • Retreat Center
Treating:
Depression
Anxiety
Addiction
PTSD
Eating Disorders
Mind Expansion
Relationship Difficulties
Palliative Care
Utilizing:
Ibogaine
Rtno Cdad. de Guatemala, Cdad. de Guatemala, Guatemala
Remote sessions are available via: Whatsapp video callHere at Ngonde we are working to bring life-saving care to those who need it, provide scholarships for our retreats for those in need, give back to local artisans and communities in Gabon, and share knowledge that will help the world.
Come see for yourself!
Whether you're overcoming addiction, trauma, or seeking greater self-awareness, commune with the spirit of Iboga and discover the person you are meant to be.
You will connect to a deeper part of yourself, and heal the root of your pain so you can truly live a better, more aligned, authentic life.
For us, the Bwiti is a crucial element when working with Iboga. The Bwiti and Iboga work together synergistically, accomplishing deep work on multiple levels. So we do things how it has been done for thousands of years, we follow the science of the Bwiti.
The Process
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Learn! Check out our Instagram @ngondebwiti, website, and our Facebook @Ngonde
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Book a free consultation!
Ask us any questions you still might have, we will meet each other, and determine if it is the right time for you to work with Iboga.
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Medical form! This is our necessary Pre-Screening so we can best ensure a positive experience for everyone. We also recommend you get your heart looked at and cleared by a doctor.
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We will send you a preparation packet to get ready for the upcoming retreat! And then we will see you there.
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Integration. After the retreat be sure to stay linked into our community, stay in contact, and book your integration session.
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Enjoy life to the fullest, and help inspire others to embody their own light, strength, wisdom, and power.
Session Types
6 day Iboga Retreat
Led by an experienced Bwiti father, our retreat offers a 6-day immersion into the traditional Gabonese framework of the Bwiti, using the sacred plant Iboga to facilitate an inner, spiritual, and mystical journey. The Bwiti father has over 20 years of experience working with the sacred plant medicine, Iboga, and 10 years of leading ceremonies and retreats. Our traditional Ngonde Missoko Bwiti Retreat in the stunning natural setting of Lake Atitlan, Guatemala. Our immersive six-day program is designed to help you break free from negative patterns and habits, and tap into your inner potential to live a more fulfilling life. We provide a safe and supportive environment where you can connect with the ancient Gabonese framework of "Bwiti" and unlock the transformative power of Iboga. At our retreat, you'll experience the beauty of Lake Atitlan and its surrounding volcanoes. Our all-inclusive package includes comfortable accommodations, nourishing meals, and all the support you need to make the most of your experience.
Upcoming Events
6 Day Transfofmational Iboga Retreat · March 10-15, 2024
Our Promise - An unforgettable journey of self-discovery and transformation, you will walk away more deeply rooted in who you are. Thank you for your willingness to live the life you were always meant to.
6 Day Transformational Iboga Retreat · June 26 - July 1, 2024
Our Promise - An unforgettable journey of self-discovery and transformation, you will walk away more deeply rooted in who you are. Thank you for your willingness to live the life you were always meant to.
Staff
Tembo · Bwiti Father
Tembo is a Nganga Missoko, a Franco-Gabonese hypnotherapist, musician, and former member of the international traditional Gabonese dance troupe Mbeng Ntam. He was initiated 25 years ago in Gabon and has since embarked on an initiatory journey that has taken him across Africa and the West.
In 2004, he moved to Europe and began leading Iboga personal development seminars as the right-hand man of his spiritual father. In 2015, he received permission from his peers to administer the sacred plant and subsequently trained in hypnotherapy and the patient/therapist relationship.
Today, with his extensive experience and knowledge, Tembo leads his own Iboga retreats with a therapeutic approach that respects tradition. He has worked extensively with both Africans and Europeans in workshops, seminars, and the ceremonial space, and is deeply experienced in the theory, practice, and science of African initiation culture.
Treating:
Anxiety
Depression
Addiction
PTSD
Palliative Care
Relationship Difficulties
Eating Disorders
Mind Expansion
Suicidal Ideation
Chronic Illness
Utilizing:
Iboga
Specialties:
Ngonde missoko Bwiti, psychology, hypnotherapy, Gabonese Culture, and more.
Mudanga · Experienced Mabundi
Julie, also known as Mudanga in the Bwiti tradition, was initiated into the female branch of Bwiti Missoko Ngonde in Gabon in 2007 at the age of 24. Since her initiation, Mudanga has dedicated herself to living and learning the path of the Mabundi in the Bwiti tradition, progressing through many different levels and rising in rank in the traditional way.
In 2013, Mudanga met Tembo and they began traveling together across the world to bring the Bwiti to those in need. Since then, they have been working together to lead Iboga retreats and offer their knowledge and expertise to those seeking an authentic Bwiti experience. In addition to her work as a Bwiti retreat leader, Mudanga is also a trained hypnotherapist and works to help people with severe illnesses.
Treating:
Depression
Anxiety
Addiction
PTSD
Suicidal Ideation
Palliative Care
Eating Disorders
Mind Expansion
Relationship Difficulties
Chronic Illness
Utilizing:
Iboga
Specialties:
Many years in the Bwiti,
Muradiakombe · Mabundi
I’ve heard about Iboga for the first time from my father who attended the retreat in Czech Republic with Tembo’s parents. Tembo himself, I firstly met when he was doing the work with the Bwiti and Iboga in Czech Republic in 2019. I have to say, all my life I was searching for such an experience and such a person. That time I was dealing with mental health and relationship with my mother.
Thanks to work in the retreats and in the daily life, I advanced in my life and started to feel the real happiness. After work with Tembo in the retreats I decided to be a helper during the retreats. When I could be part of the team, even just cooking in the kitchen for the people, I apricated to see the people to be healed. I helped in each retreat for 2 years.
Bwiti tradition has interested me so much and the work people with Iboga and such a Nganga can do, I did not only help in the retreats, but I also participated in the traditional ceremonies and continued my spiritual path. Finally, I decided to be initiated in the Bwiti Misoko Ngonde (the Maboundi path for women) with Tembo and his wife Julie in Gabon. That was in November 2022.
The experience of initiation in Gabon motivated me to continue this journey and be a part of organization team of the retreats in Czech Republic. In the Czech Republic we standardly organize retreat for 4 days 4 times a year. This work is spiritual, psychological, physical, and mental. Even it is just 4 days, the work worths it and can change life, like mine. 😊
Treating:
Depression
Anxiety
Addiction
PTSD
Palliative Care
Suicidal Ideation
Relationship Difficulties
Mind Expansion
Eating Disorders
Chronic Illness
Utilizing:
Iboga
Specialties:
PhD in study of religion/theology,
Mamba · Nganga
Having first participated in an Iboga ceremony in 2017, Noah was amazed by sheer power and uniqueness of Iboga and the Bwiti. Although he had worked with other medicines, none seemed to compare to the experience he had while on Iboga. Noah, deciding to work with the medicine again, travelled with his mother the following year to meet Tembo and Mudanga in Central America.
The Ceremony was nothing short of a miracle, for it saved the life of Noah's mother, and saved Noah from a near psychotic break. After the Ceremony, Tembo invited Noah to go to Gabon that summer and be Initiated into the Bwiti. So he went, and while in Gabon, during the summer of 2018, Noah received his initiate name, Mamba.
Since being Initiated, under the guidance of his spiritual father, Mamba has helped facilitate retreats in the Czech Republic, Central America, and Spain.
Treating:
Depression
Anxiety
Addiction
PTSD
Relationship Difficulties
Palliative Care
Eating Disorders
Mind Expansion
Chronic Illness
Suicidal Ideation
Utilizing:
Iboga
Specialties:
Offers a unique perspective, many years exploring multiple traditions before finally picking the Bwiti. This includes 2 years studying advanced meditation and yoga in India. As well as participating in a myriad of different plant medicine ceremonies, and spiritual practices.
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Locations
Rtno Cdad. de Guatemala, Cdad. de Guatemala, Guatemala
Remote sessions are available via: Whatsapp video call