Iboga Wellness Center
Costa Rica
✓Level 1 - Psycho-Spiritual
✓Level 2 - Drug detox
2013
I worked side by side with Moughenda at Iboga House in Costa Rica from 2012-2013 after I became the first Iboga Provider graduate. I traveled to Gabon and visited his grandfather's village where we created many videos about the Bwiti experience. I became the director of Iboga House and ran the center when Moughenda was not there. I had 2 additional trips to Moughenda's village in Gabon.
College / University (up to Bachelor's degree)
BwitiLife & BwitiHealing
Cancun, Mexico - Canada & Trinidad and Tobago
✓Level 1 - Psycho-Spiritual
2013
He's my Brother and my teacher. What can I say?His presence in my life has been beautiful. Nothing more can I say.
Vocational or trade training
Iboga Medicine
Portugal
✓Level 1 - Psycho-Spiritual
2013
Vocational or trade training
Rythmia
Costa Rica
2013
IBOGA WELLNESS CENTER
Costa Rica
CERTIFIED
✓Level 1 - Psycho-Spiritual
2016
Moughenda was my teacher in the Iboga House days and through initiation and graduation. Moughenda and I have been friends for many years.
Secondary School
Ibogawaken
British Columbia, Canada
CERTIFIED
✓Level 1 - Psycho-Spiritual 2019
✓Level 2 - Drug-Detox 2020
2019
Postgraduate (master's, professional, doctorate)
IBOGA WELLNESS CENTER
Costa Rica
CERTIFIED
✓Level 1 - Psycho-Spiritual 2019
2019
Friends since 2013!
IBOGA WELLNESS CENTER
Costa Rica
CERTIFIED
✓Level 1 - Psycho-Spiritual 2019
2019
I had my first experience with Iboga in 2016 at Iboga Wellness Center and went to Moughenda Village for the first time later that year for my initiation. I returned to Gabon to continue my training with Moughenda in 2019. I graduated my training later that year.
Secondary School
DISCOVER THE ROOT
Costa Rica
CERTIFIED
✓Level 1 - Psycho-Spiritual 2019
2019
Vocational or Trade Training
Iboga Temple
Calgary Alberta, Canada
CERTIFIED
✓Level 1 - Psycho-Spiritual 2020
✓Level 2 - Drug Detox 2021
2020
I was first introduced to the medicine in 2014 when I was seeking healing for addiction, depression, anxiety, PTSD and anorexia/bulimia. I had tried everything before and nothing had helped me. I traveled to Costa Rica and was greeted with kindness, safety and patience. My experience with Moughenda was so profound and gentle. I got a lifetime of healing in one night. I decided to take my first step into the Bwiti Tradition and pre-initiate while I was there, one day to travel to Gabon and complete my full initiation and training. I wanted to offer to others what Moughenda, the Bwiti tradition and this beautiful medicine gave to me. In 2020 I finally arrived in Africa. Every single need of security and safety was met as a single woman traveling abroad, from being welcomed at the airport to chaperones throughout my entire stay in Africa. At the village I was welcomed with open arms and open hearts. The training itself is fully immersive and comprehensive. Moughenda ensures we have a complete understanding of the teachings and how to safely serve the medicine before we are given the blessing to offer it to others. I couldn't have asked for a better experience. In my training and healing at Moughenda's village I gained knowledge, confidence and understanding of myself and how to life a good life through the teachings and the tradition. Going to Africa was the greatest gift I ever gave to myself and will be forever grateful to Moughenda, the Bwiti Tradition, the medicine, my Bwiti family and myself for listening to my soul.
College / university (up to bachelor's degree)
SEVA SOUL HEALING
United States
CERTIFIED
✓Level 1 - Psycho-Spiritual 2020
✓Level 2 - Drug-Detox 2020
2020
Postgraduate (master's, professional, doctorate)
ROOT HEALING
Thailand
CERTIFIED
✓Level 1 - Psycho-Spiritual 2020
✓Level 2 - Drug-Detox 2021
2020
Ontario, Canada
✓Level 1 - Psycho-Spiritual
2020
My experiences with Moughenda was a tremendously positive experience. The humility and dedication to his craft is easily noticeable. His patience with clients and students is exceptional! I’d visit every year if it were possible and highly recommend Moughenda as a healer and teacher.
Vocational or Trade Training
Iboga Rebirth Church
Oregon, United States
CERTIFIED
✓Level 1 - Psycho-Spiritual
2021
Moughenda is a wonderful teacher, a good friend, and a trusted ally.
College / university (up to bachelor's degree)
BWITI USA
Montana, United States
CERTIFIED
✓Level 1 - Psycho-Spiritual
2021
Moughenda’s personal and professional integration of teaching facilitated my understanding and appreciation of our Bwiti tradition, and the safe and effective application of Iboga.
Postgraduate (master's, professional, doctorate)
BWITIBOGA
Quebec City, Canada
CERTIFIED
✓Level 1 - Psycho-Spiritual 2021
2021
Moughenda helped me truly wake up. He taught me how life works, what's it's purpose and how we acheive it. And he could always break things down, make it make sense. He taught me the tools and how to use them, and called me out when I wasn't doing it right. Moughenda is a man I trust and thanks to him I don't live with that nagging feeling that I'm lost and wasting my life, I live knowing what I want, and that the power to bring that into my life is in my own hands.
College / university (up to bachelor's degree)
BWITILIFE
Mexico (Cancun)
CERTIFIED
✓Level 1 - Psycho-Spiritual
2021
My first experience with Moughenda was in a Journey in 2016, before I met him in the physical world at the village in 2017 for my Initiation. In that journey Moughenda was already teaching me about the reality of my being. He laughed at me and loved me in a way that I will never forget. It amazes me still that I have come such a long way from where I began with my treatment in 2015. Iboga and my teacher Moubengui saved my life. I still learn now from that first journey and all of the teachings that were shared with me from two years of training in Costa Rica. Moughenda has been both a tough and loving teacher to me. For this I am eternally grateful. I have learned more from him than I can possibly summarize in this box. What I can say is that I continue to learn from all that I have experienced with my journeys both in the physical and spiritual worlds. i use this knowledge everyday to manage myself. I returned in 2021 to the village for my Provider Training. Immediately upon the first class Moughenda pushed me to confront and resolve attachments that were not serving me. He had me do several life reviews, difficult work as well. Because of this work I have the most beautiful relationship with my family that I have ever dreamed possible. We are healed. I am very grateful to be a participant of the Rights of Passage as well. I have become a fine adult due to this experience. I came to Iboga for treatment as I spent 30 years of my life bingeing alcohol, relationships and food. I was diagnosed with multiple mental illnesses. I led a very chaotic and self abusive life and I lived in a nightmare inside of my mind. I felt very lost and terrified when I came to do my first treatment. I did not know who I was. I did not even think I was real. My mind was in constant motion and I had been using alcohol to attempt to escape. I have been free from alcohol for almost eight years now. I have been free from marijuana and tobacco for several years as well. I wake up everyday grateful to longer create that suffering in myself. I live a peaceful simple life inside and outside because of my experiences with the medicine and the teaching of the Bwitit tradition. My most powerful experiences and teachings have been in the village with Moughenda. They have also been my most challenging. Without theses challenges faced, understood and integrated I would not be the person that I am today. My feet are on the ground and I am healthy, present and grateful to Iboga, Moughenda, the Bwiti, Creator.What I thought was impossible before the medicine in now real.
Vocational or trade training
IBOGA WORKS
Dominican Republic, Mexico, Costa Rica, Puerto Rico
CERTIFIED
✓Level 1 - Psycho-Spiritual
2021
Vocational or Trade Training
MUANGA BENDA MISSOKO BWITI CHURCH
Northern California, United States
CERTIFIED
✓Level 1 - Psycho-Spiritual
2022
I searched for years to find answers, to really find something that made sense, and to find a teacher that could offer the guidance I was seeking in this life. I didn’t know how to find those answers until I arrived in Gabon to Moughenda’s village. Meeting Moughenda and being so warmly welcomed into Bwiti tradition in the village is an experience that has forever changed me for the better. I am so grateful for the love and support shown to me in Moughenda’s village, both my Moughenda and his team. This Bwiti family has been the backbone of the most incredible growth and deep dive into truth, that so lovingly pushed me to break through my own nonsense and step fully into the best version of myself. It’s an honor and a blessing to be guided in this study of life by Moughenda, the medicine, and everyone supporting the amazing work happening in his village.
Vocational or trade training
Centre for Wholeness & Well Being
Canada
CERTIFIED
✓Level 1 - Psycho-Spiritual
2022
Postgraduate (master's, professional, doctorate)
@Bwiti_Iboga_Provider
Toronto / Ontario, Canada
CERTIFIED
✓Level 1 - Psycho-Spiritual
2022
When I was in the village, it was nothing less than a life-changing experience for me. Being able to get my healing, and learn so much about myself was everything that I needed. Being in the village gave me my best opportunity of healing and to study Iboga. Moughenda Is the best teacher/Shaman I could’ve asked for. The attention and teachings that he provided for me and training was everything I needed to get to where I am today. I came to the village holding onto a lot. PTSD, addiction, anger depression. And now I’m free from all of it and able to provide for others that were once in my position
College / university (up to bachelor's degree)
Iboga Medicine
CERTIFIED
✓Level 1 - Psycho-Spiritual
2022
Vocational or trade Trading
United States
CERTIFIED
✓Level 1 - Pyscho-Spiritual
2022
My experience with Moughenda has been absolutely amazing. Every time I’ve traveled to Africa I have felt completely safe and taken care of under Moughenda’s watch. His village is beautiful and the people working there are top notch. Learning about Bwiti from Moughenda and working with the Iboga medicine at source gave me all the tools I needed to completely change my life. I would highly recommended a trip out to Moughenda’s village to anyone who is ready to heal and move on with their life.
Secondary School
Stow, Massachusetts, United States
CERTIFIED
✓Level 1 - Psycho-Spiritual 2022
2022
I met Moughenda in 2021 where I began my provider training. I then came back to finish my training in 2022. I was asked to come back to assist at the village two months later. Moughenda has the 10,000 foot view and is a very patient man. His knowledge of Bwete and holding everyone to the standards of the tradition keeps the tradition safe. He lives the tradition and is an inspiration.
Postgraduate (master's, professional, doctorate)
Iboga Revive
Alberta, Canada & United States
CERTIFIED
✓Level 1 - Psycho-Spiritual 2022
✓Level 2 - Drug-Detox 2022
2022
My time with Moughenda and the Bwiti Tribe was life changing. Fully stepping into the Bwiti tradition allowed me to see the Truth, which allowed me to understand the healing process. Moughenda has the purest of hearts and is an incredible mentor. It is an honor to work under him and help Iboga medicine reach the people of the world.
Postgraduate (master's, professional, doctorate)
Iboga Spirit
Czech Republic
CERTIFIED
✓Level 1 - Psycho-Spiritual
2022
I have originally encountered the quality of Moughenda's training at the Iboga Wellness Center in Costa Rica - as part of my initial healing. I was impressed by the quality of the work and went to Africa for my initiation the next year. I was again impressed by directly watching Moughenda and Bwiti in action and decided to go for the provider's training in the first quarter of 2022. I gave it 110% and successfully graduated. I have also been completely healed and have been enjoying my life to the fullest. I have interned in the Bwiti life center in Mexico and currently offer week-long retreats in Czech Republic in Europe . I continue my work with Moughenda under his mentorship and with his work. I also continue my studies every year. I have been blessed to have Moughenda as my spiritual father, teacher, healer and shaman. Thank you Moughenda
Canada
CERTIFIED
✓Level 1 - Psycho-Spiritual
2022
ROUTE2ROOTS WELLNESS
United States
CERTIFIED
✓Level 1 - Psycho-Spiritual 2022
✓Level 2 - Drug-Detox 2022
2022
I struggled with depression for over 20 years. My time in Gabon was everything I needed to heal. I’m forever grateful.
College / university (up to bachelor's degree)
Iboga Saves
Brooklyn, USA
CERTIFIED
✓Level 1 - Psycho-Spiritual 2022
2022
My experience with Moughenda has been my most profound of my adult life. With Moughendas mentorship I was able to heal myself and learn about life and my purpose in it. So I am forever grateful to be a part of the Bwiti tradition of healers. I would as well like to extend my gratitude to the Missoko people of Gabon thank you for accepting me in your hearts.Bokayae Basse
@Maryamfikri
Los Angeles, United States
CERTFIED
✓Level 1 - Psycho-Spiritual
2023
Experience of a lifetime! To be at the source of the most powerful medicine on the planet, with people who have protected and kept the tradition alive.. it is beyond words. And working with Moughenda, he upholds the highest integrity, honesty and wisdom and will help you get to the bottom of what you are dealing with, if you are ready! This is life changing. I have nothing but amazing things to say about bwiti house and Moughenda and the rest of the staff. Thank you! My life is forever changed and I am eternally grateful.
College / university (up to bachelor's degree)
@Osarimaribo(IG) Will Dickerson(FB)
Massachusetts, United States
CERTIFIED
✓Level 1 - Pyscho-Spiritual
2023
Papa Moughenda, has been a special person to have related too. He helped me to see many things about myself. And is care and knowledgeable experience helped me to feel safe in my healing and later training.
College / university (up to bachelor's degree)
Iboga Rebirth Church
Oregon, United States
CERTIFIED
✓Level 1 - Psycho-Spiritual
2023
College / university (up to bachelor's degree)
Yaou Yaou Wellness
Florida, Massachusetts, United States & Bonao, Dominican Republic
CERTIFIED
✓Level 1 - Psycho-Spiritual
2023
Moughenda and I have had a beautiful mentorship relationship for years now. He’s somebody that I speak to weekly and who actively mentors me in my path as a medicine woman for both my Arawakan Taino indigenous lineage and my African indigenous lineages.
Postgraduate (master's, professional, doctorate)
Root to the Soul
Florida and around the U.S.
CERTIFIED
✓Level 1 - Psycho-Spiritual
2023
Moughenda is a pleasure to be with in the village. His experience is vast and wisdom great. I look forward to learning from him and his classes every time I visit!
College / university (up to bachelor's degree)
Czech Republic
CERTIFIED
✓Level 1 - Psycho-Spiri
2023
Working with Moughenda is a once in a lifetime experience that changes your life forever. With the Bwiti teachings and his guidance you will discover so much about yourself, being able to drop old lies and fully life in your own alignment. Moughenda will encourage you and will call you forward to follow truth. He cares about people and it really shows.
College / university (up to bachelor's degree)
RAY OF LIFE
India
CERTFIED
✓Level 1 - Psycho-Spiritual
2023
Moughenda is a healer & a gift to this world. He does miraculous things with the assistance of Iboga. He is a loving & caring son to his mother. He is loved & respected by the people of his Village & his family. He goes way beyond to keep the participants safe and well fed. He is a treasure of Gabon.
College / university (up to bachelor's degree)
DUNIA
Johannesburg, South Africa
CERTIFIED
✓Level 1 - Pyscho-Spiritual
2023
My experience during the two months of training was life transforming for me. Moughenda is like a father to me and I value him because he is kind but yet firm which is exactly what I felt I needed to breakthrough for my healing and to learn as much as possible during my training. The time and experience at the village is absolutely priceless.
Vocational or trade training
IBOGACARE
Portugal
CERTIFIED
✓Level 1 - Psycho-Spiritual
2024
With Moughenda's help, the medicine and the Bwiti teachings I have finally found the truth.To finally be 100% healed and experience true peace and happiness, I will be eternally grateful to Moughenda.I am extremely curious and really want to understand in depth spirituality and life and every time I talk to Moughenda I get answers that sink in and it's the first time I've met someone who can do that. That's why mentoring with Moughenda is highly valued for me.
Postgraduate (master's, professional, doctorate)
Czech Republic
CERTIFIED
✓Level 1 - Psycho-Spiritual
2024
Iboga Provider training at Moughenda’s village is the perfect balance between personal healing and learning to safely and effectively providing this magnificent medicine. We are our own first patient and only healed people can assist in healing others. This is priority in the village and experienced staff is there to provide any help you need. Everyone in the village is very present, observant and helpful. I am grateful for all the healing I have received and how well I’m prepared to serve this medicine.
Postgraduate (master's, professional, doctorate)
Chicago, IL
CERTIFIED
✓Level 1 - Psycho-Spiritual
2024
Life changing experience. The Village is a magical place and it is its people who make it so. Everyone is very kind, caring and extremely helpful. I was impressed with their level of commitment of being there for us providers in training and retreat guests.Moughenda is such a gentle soul and amazing teacher. Thank you for opening the doors of Bwiti culture to the West.I look forward to being back and learning more!
College / university (up to bachelor's degree)
United States
CERTIFIED
✓Level 1 - Psycho-Spiritual
2024
My experience learning from Moughenda during my provider training was life changing. I am so grateful for the work that he and his amazing staff are doing at the village. Bassé.
Oregon, USA
CERTIFIED
✓Level 1 - Psycho-Spiritual 2021
2024
Moughenda is a great teacher human and friend. His knowledge is infinite and I will always strive to learn from and be like that man.
Portugal - Italy
CERTIFIED
✓Level 1 - Psycho-Spiritual 2024
2024
Learning Bwete tradition with Moughenda has been a life defining experience. His wisdom and care are unparallelled. He helped me in building a special relationship with the medicine which I didn't think was possible. I know I conquered just the tip of the iceberg and I'll be back to the Village as often as I can because there's and ocean to explore. I feel proud and honored to be a Bwete Ambassador.
PhD in Philosophy & Psychology
Hacienda Noah
Merida, Mexico
CERTIFIED
✓Level 1 - Psycho-Spiritual 2024
2024
Life changing, a chapter ending. A new chapter beginning. Was the best choice of my life.
Mexico
CERTIFIED
✓Level 1 - Psycho-Spiritual 2024
2024
Learning the codes.