Iboga & traditional Bwiti initiation Q&A

Iboga & traditional Bwiti initiation: Q&A with initiates & students of Bwiti

What makes traditional Bwiti initiation different from an iboga ceremony?

And how can this ancient African spiritual tradition help us know ourselves, heal, and meet deep transformation?

Join us live as we explore the world of traditional Bwiti initiation, where iboga is just one of many spiritual tools used to support a profound journey.

We'll explore what happens during initiation (as much as we are permitted to share), the role of traditional masters, ritual and spiritual lineage, why the experience can be so challenging, and what changes people experience in their lives afterwards.

We'll also discuss the risks, preparation, integration, and what it means for Westerners to enter this living African tradition.

Join us live + bring your questions!

What we'll explore

• What is traditional Bwiti initiation, and how is it different from an iboga ceremony?

• Iboga is just one of many spiritual tools used during initiation. What are the others, and how do they work together?

• What does it really mean to be initiated, and what changes can unfold afterwards?

• What's the difference between Bwiti Missoko and Bwiti Dissoumba Fang?

• Can Westerners genuinely participate in a traditional African spiritual lineage, and what does that relationship involve?

And more...

Who this is for

This is open to anyone who's curious about traditional uses of iboga, Bwiti and initiation, ancient approaches for transformation and healing, folks who are experienced with psychedelics, or considering initiation.

Logistics

Format: 90 minutes plus Q&A, hybrid — In person at Fruition House and Online

Date: 16 Nov

Time: 19:00 - 21:00 (arrive from 6.30pm please) - We start 19h00

Cost: R220

Speakers

Coco and Tersius were initiated in the Bwiti Dissoumba Fang and Missoko, custodian traditions of sacred wood. They have worked in mindful-somatic therapeutics and herbalism for over two decades. Coco and Tersius organise traditional Bwiti initiations in Gabon and South Africa and are both students in the Bwiti Dissoumba Fang.

Location: Fruition House, 388 Albert Road, Woodstock (and online - zoom)

Food and Drink

We have a botanical bar and snacks for sale

Access

Fruition House has no wheelchair access, regrettably. It's on the first floor, and there are 2 steps to the bathroom.

If you are a speaker, facilitator or practitioner and you are curious about our space or looking to collaborate or create your own events. Reach out!

FRUITION HOUSE: WHAT’S COMING UP

Fruition House is a space for embodied connection, conscious relating, community, creativity, ritual and exploration. Our programme moves across different practices and communities, from talks and workshops to dance, sound, drumming and queer gatherings.

October

15-26 Oct: YOGILAB Official Partnered Venue/Pod for the YogiLab Vipassana Meditation City Takeover

27Oct-1Nov:  Fruition House will be open as a space for integration after the Yogilab programme.

During the day: you’re welcome to come and meditate in the Gathering Space.

From 5pm: an evening offering each day, e.g breathwork, sound journey, as part of your integration. Details of times, booking and cost to follow.

Lineup:

28th AM:Table mountain Hike PM: Elemental sound journey with guest Chrisna van Niekerk

29th cacoa, hape and medicine music with guest Minjay (https://minjay.co.za/)

Between 30-1st (date to be confirmed): Micro cosmic breath work with sceletium tea leading into a sound journey with guest Gershan (https://elemental-journeys.co.za/)👌

November

Mon 2 Nov: Free / donation based Women’s Self Defence Workshop with Sindy Tu

Tue 3 Nov: Psychedelic Society SA Talks ONLINE ONLY: 

Future-proofing Humanity by Communicating with Nature, with Dr Saskia von Diest, founder of Ecofluency

Sat 7 Nov: Fruition: A Remembrance of Drumming & Dance, with guest facilitator Chrisna van Niekerk

https://www.fruitionhouse.co.za/event-details/fruition-a-remembrance-of-drumming-dance-1

Sun 8 Nov: The Connection Academy: Communication tools for social and play spaces.

Mon 9 Nov: Free / donation based Women’s Self Defence Workshop with Sindy Tu

Wed 11 Nov: Beyond Monogamy presents Cruising for Convos, a community gathering

https://www.fruitionhouse.co.za/event-details/beyond-monogamy-present-cruising-for-convos-2

Fri 13 Nov: Shamanic Temple presents Queer Men’s Temple, co-facilitated by Francis Chouler

https://www.fruitionhouse.co.za/event-details/queer-temple-for-gbtq-men

Sat 14 Nov: Fruition: Shamanic rewilding dance experience with guest Kā (Storm Willow Hartley) a South African artist based in Berlin.

Mon 16 Nov: Psychedelic Society SA Talks | Online & In-person | Coco & Tersius speak about traditional Bwiti initiations

(with iboga)

https://www.psychedelicsociety.co.za/event-details/iboga-traditional-bwiti-initiation-q-a

Sun 22 Nov: The Connection Academy: Relationship skills Sessions with Amy Nelson - Self regulation & co-regulation.

DEEPEN with a Vedic astrology reading to understand your relationship and selves with Marjorie Lobel

Thurs 26 Nov: Fruition Next Chapter Friends Forty+ (An evening for people over 40 who’d like to meet others 

and create authentic connections. Come on your own, bring a friend or partner)

Sat 28 Nov: Men’s Masturbation Masterclass, hosted by Simon Heller & Francis Chouler at Fruition House

Sun 29 Nov: The Connection Academy: Relationship skills Sessions with Amy Nelson - Active Listening

Mon 30 Nov: Free Women’s Self Defence Workshop with Sindy Tu

December

 Tue 1 Dec: Fruition Talks: Hosted by Amy Nelson (guest to be announced)

Sun 6 Dec: The Connection Academy: Relationship skills Sessions with Amy Nelson - Working with Triggers

Thurs 10 Dec: Fruition Friends Night Twenties and Thirties (An evening for people aged 20 to late 30's 

who’d like to meet others and create authentic connections. Come on your own, bring a friend or partner.