How to Prepare for Your Retreat

Like any trip, there are ways in which you need to prepare. For this Iboga experience, it is more than just packing the proper clothing; this is a departure from an old way of living! Please see this article on how to prepare mentally and emotionally, and then read below for the logistical preparation.

What to prepare for your Iboga Retreat:

  • EKG (**unless you are getting with our doctor here**)
  • Cash for misc. expenses (see below)
  • Personal items (see below)

PLEASE READ IN DETAIL!

The temperature in this part of Costa Rica all year around is between 68 degrees – 85 degrees.

*** It's the rainy season between June and November, so if you come in these months, bring a light rain jacket and comfy slip-on rain shoes (like Crocs). We ask that all shoes be removed before entering houses and temples, so keep this in mind. During this season, it typically rains for hours in the afternoon, occasionally in the morning.

What to Pack for Iboga Retreat

BASIC things to include in your packing:

  • Spiritual shower clothes – light clothing to be thrown away after your shower in the river. Example: boxers/shorts/bathing suit//tank top. The more skin that can be washed the better but whatever you are comfortable in.
  • Comfortable eye mask for the ceremony
  • Personal care products such as soap, shampoo, toothbrush, razors etc
  • Bug spray (natural please)
  • Bathing suit/shorts/tee-shirts/comfortable walking shoes/sun hat
  • Sweatshirt/light jacket (can get a little chilly especially in the rainy season (June-Nov)
  • Long comfy pants/long shirts for evenings and ceremonies. Maybe two of each.
  • Sandals/flip flops (no shoes in common areas/houses/rooms so easy to take on and off)
  • Walking/hiking shoes
  • A journal/notebook & pen
  • Spending money for additional items (see below)
  • NO ATM nearby
  • If you have a retreat balance, please bring in cash with you
  • Water bottle (also available for purchase in our store)

Price List to Calculate (all additions are optional except for EKG)

  • Energy release massages $100 each (includes handmade herbal oils, aromatherapy, sound bath healing)
  • Reiki & other energy attuning treatments $100 each
  • EKG $175 (you will not need if you received yours in your home country. You will pay $30 for our doctor to read the one you bring)
  • Cash for retreat balance if you have one (NOTE: ANY cash balances or extra services paid via any other method will be subject to a 13% tax)
What to Pack for Iboga Retreat
Awaken Your Soul Iboga Retreat Sanctuary

After your consultation phone call and you have submitted your deposit, we will send you and email with all of the preparation information that you will need to get you here smoothly and safely.
It will include:

-Preparation workbook: designed to support your personal inquiry as well as help our team get better acquainted with you in advance.
-Short preparation videos
-General packing list
-Travel/logistics information

Please be sure to forward us your travel itinerary via email as we will arrange for transportation from SJO (Juan Santamaria Airport in San Jose) to our retreat space.

We are excited to host you!

**PLEASE NOTE: if you are getting your EKG with us you take a very small risk that the results will be irregular and you may need to take less medicine (This is very rare but it can happen).

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Thank you for your willingness to enhance your life experience. This is an important commitment and we are grateful that you are interested in working with us! Please tell us a bit about yourself and we will connect to see if it is a good fit.

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