Our Medicines — Gateways to Remembering
IBOGA
Iboga is one of the most powerful plant medicines in the world, a powerful root medicine traditionally used in Central African spiritual practices.
It is known for its intense introspective properties and its ability to bring long-buried psychological material to the surface with incredible lightness.
Iboga is not emotional and flowing like Ayahuasca. It is direct. Analytical. Deeply clarifying.
IBOGA IS NOT IBOGAINE
WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?
Ibogaine is a single isolated alkaloid extracted from the Iboga plant. It is commonly used in clinical addiction treatment settings.
Iboga (root bark) is the whole plant medicine.
When you take Iboga root bark, you are not consuming only ibogaine. You are ingesting 30–40+ naturally occurring alkaloids and plant compounds that remain present in the original root.
Those compounds work together. This matters.
Iboga preserves the full biochemical intelligence of the plant.
𖥸 MODERN SCIENCE WITH INDIGENOUS WISDOM 𖥸
WE ARE THE ONLY IBOGA CENTER IN BRAZIL
An Iboga ceremony at Gaya Kali last 24-36 hours depending on dosage and individual sensitivity.
Participants remain lying down and blindfolded for most of the experience but can still standup and walk around in the garden.
The medicine works gradually and often brings:
Detailed life review
Memory recall with unusual clarity
Direct confrontation with behavioral patterns with a complete new perspective
Strong introspective states
At our center, we administer Iboga in a structured, medically screened environment with trauma-informed facilitation.
The Neurological Power of Iboga
Iboga is widely researched for its unique impact on the brain’s serotonin system and broader neurochemical regulation.
Chronic stress, trauma, addiction, and long-term psychiatric strain can dysregulate:
Serotonin receptor sensitivity
Dopamine signaling
Reward circuitry
Impulse control pathways
Iboga appears to temporarily interrupt these dysfunctional loops and may help restore serotonin receptor responsiveness toward a healthier baseline.
Many participants report:
Emotional neutrality returning after years of instability
Reduced compulsive behavior
Clearer thinking
Decreased craving intensity
No other plant medicine is studied for this specific neurological reset profile in the same way Iboga is.
Yet, it is not a miracle cure. The reset creates an opportunity. What you do afterward determines long-term results. We’re here to support you.
Frequently Asked Questions
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It can be if taken without screening or medical supervision.
With proper screening, heart monitoring, and experienced facilitation, risks are significantly reduced.
All participants undergo screening before acceptance with our doctor.
With over 35 years of experience and more than 30,000 participants guided, safety is not something we improvise.
Our ceremonies are absolutely safe.
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Iboga is widely known for helping curing addiction, but it is not a guaranteed cure. Integration and lifestyle change are essential, but are highly facilitated by the ceremony.
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It is longer, physically demanding, but less intense and visual than Ayahuasca.
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It means we understand how trauma can surface in altered states.
In practice, this means:
No one is forced into emotional catharsis
No pressure to “break through”
Respect for personal boundaries
Active nervous system regulation if someone becomes overwhelmed
Integration support after ceremonies
Ayahuasca can bring up early memories, suppressed emotions, or intense psychological material. We are trained to recognize these responses and guide them safely.
The goal is not intensity. The goal is integration.
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We offer only 1 ceremony of Iboga in both 7-day retreat and 14-day retreat.