Sacred Medicines, Personal Transformations

2026 Iboga Retreats: Sept 14-17, PortUgaL | Oct 26-Nov 2, Baja, Mexico | NOV 19-23, PortUgaL | DEC 7-14 Baja, Mexico 

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Who We Are

Medicine Spirit offers a gentle, accessible path to transformational healing through mindfully guided plant medicine experiences. Our approach honors sacred traditions while creating a container that's safe, nurturing, and attuned to each participant's unique journey. We foster spaces where profound personal awakening unfolds through community and also compassionate support.

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We are excited to now be offering 6 months of post retreat group integration calls for retreat initiates! 

Upcoming Retreats 2026

Intimate Retreats in Stunning Natural Settings

Our retreats provide a gentle container for profound transformation, that combines Iboga with complementary practices in a thoughtfully structured schedule. We balance ancient wisdom with modern needs while creating an experience that is both sacred and accessible.

SEPT 14-17, 2026 - PORTUGAL (opens in new tab)

OCT 26-Nov 2, 2026 - BAJA, MEXICO

NOV 19-23, 2026 - PORTUGAL (opens in new tab)

DEC 7-14, 2026 - Baja, Mexico

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Understanding the Medicine

Wisdom from Tradition, Insights from Science

Iboga offers unique healing potential that bridges traditional wisdom and contemporary understanding. While research is still emerging, both scientific studies and generations of traditional knowledge point to many benefits, both spiritual and psychological.

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Reviews from Retreat.Guru

The facilitators held the space beautifully

"The retreat was extremely well organised with additional healing activities and integration / group support. The facilitators held the space beautifully and showed deep compassion towards all participants."

— 2026 retreat participant

Deeply dedicated to the work

"Jay has vast experience of ancient healing cultures and big heart. He is truly dedicated to helping people and has done intense work to initiate himself at the origin of the medicine he works with. He's a compassionate and genuinely lovely human."

— 2026 retreat participant

Let's Talk

Have questions about our retreats or wondering if this work is right for you?

Schedule a 30-minute call with a member of our team to discuss your interests, answer your questions, and explore whether Medicine Spirit might be a good fit for your journey.

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Before and After Iboga

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The Iboga Plant and the Bwiti People Who Carry It

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