Our 7‑night retreat (2‑3 guests max) is designed not simply for experience, but for deep neuro‑somatic transformation. Emerging research suggests that certain plant‑based alkaloids can trigger neuroplasticity — meaning structural changes in the nervous system that support long‑term healing, not just momentary
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Length: 8 nights / 7 full days
Location: Private nature-based setting near Chiang Mai, Thailand
Group Size: Maximum 5 guests
Price: $3,500 USD
Includes: All meals, accommodation, two ceremonies, two massages, movement, meditation, 1:1 counseling, outing, integration support
Excludes: Flights, gratuities, optional extras
Our 7‑night retreat (2‑3 guests max) is designed not simply for experience, but for deep neuro‑somatic transformation. Emerging research suggests that certain plant‑based alkaloids can trigger neuroplasticity — meaning structural changes in the nervous system that support long‑term healing, not just momentary insight.
In our plant medicine ceremony, we work with the whole root bark of the Iboga plant (not isolated ibogaine). Preclinical studies show that administration of ibogaine in animals increases expression of neurotrophic factors such as GDNF (Glial cell Derived Neurotrophic Factor) and BDNF (Brain‑Derived Neurotrophic Factor), which are tightly associated with addiction interruption and neurorepair.
Read more...Specifically, one 2018 study found that ibogaine therapy “diminishes opioid withdrawal symptoms and reduces drug cravings” in human and pre‑clinical contexts.
Read more...Additionally, cardiac and neuro‑safety profiles have been closely examined – for instance, ibogaine’s known QT‑interval risks demand rigorous screening and monitoring.
Read more...Grounding and nervous system soothing. Recent human neuroimaging studies suggest grounding practices can reduce stress‑demeaned cortical patterns and strengthen theta rhythms associated with neuroplasticity.
Read more...The first ceremony is scheduled after preparation to align the nervous system with the medicine; timing and pacing matter for integration.
Processing Day: Neurobiology tells us that the hours and days after the main intervention are when neuroplastic windows are open — our integration, journaling and massage work to enhance that window.
A second session allows for deeper traversal of content and movement into “fire” and “air” phases of transformation.
Recovery & Closure: We emphasise rest, reflection and system coherence — research suggests adaptive integration is as important as the initial intervention.
The return home is part of the therapeutic arc; real change consolidates during reintegration phases.
Your journey moves through five living archetypes of transformation.
Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Ether are more than symbols — they are the quiet structure beneath your return.
Slow down. Breathe. Let the body speak first. In this phase, we ground the nervous system and meet your survival patterns with safety. You don’t have to be ready. You just have to arrive. Practices: earth-tonic herbs, embodied movement, deep listening, foot-to-ground contact.
Emotions begin to move. Stored grief or fear may rise and loosen. Water clears the path for truth to return. Letting go doesn’t happen all at once — it drips, pools, and flows. Practices: hydration, bodywork, supported crying, music, massage, gentle immersion.
The mirror phase. Iboga guides you through fire with presence, not force. Old constructs burn. What no longer fits reveals itself. Truth becomes more valuable than comfort. Practices: fire circles, ceremony, stillness, emotional honesty, intensity tempered by containment.
New clarity breathes in. Perspective shifts. Language finds what’s been lived. Movement returns — gentle walking, light yoga, storytelling, song. You don’t “go back” — you begin forward, lighter. Practices: journaling, conversation, integration counsel, breathwork, reflection.
The unnameable phase. You are not what you’ve seen — you are what you’ve remembered. Ether is not the end — it’s the opening. We honor the intelligence of emptiness, of space. Practices: silence, slow touch, intuitive knowing, ceremony closing, re-entry protocols.
Not everyone is meant to walk this path. This retreat is designed for those called inward, not outward.
This retreat is suited for individuals who:
Iboga Soma’s commitment to safety reflects the best available research and practice:
All participants undergo thorough screening including cardiac status (due to ibogaine’s QT prolongation risk).
Our dosage and pacing reflect best practices as reflected in open‑label studies of ibogaine, which emphasize controlled environments and post‑care.
We source with ecological and cultural responsibility, acknowledging the plant’s traditional roots and avoiding exploitative frameworks.
Our integration model recognizes that the therapeutic window does not close at ceremony’s end — it continues through post‑retreat nervous system adaptation and behavioral shifts.
Animal work shows that ibogaine alters GDNF and BDNF expression, which are fundamental to addiction recovery and neural repair.
Read more...A 2024 study with veterans found improvements in PTSD, depression and traumatic brain injury symptoms after magnesium‑co‑administered ibogaine protocols.
Read more...A 2022 systematic review concluded that ibogaine/noribogaine show promise in treating substance use disorders and comorbid trauma—but emphasised serious safety considerations.
Read more...If it’s aligned, we’ll move at a human pace. Your application includes a short clarity call.
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