Testimonials

Transcript – Andrew Laws and his Naikan experience – Tabula Rasa Retreat

Q. 00:14 What’s your name and where do you come from?

My name is Andrew Laws and I’m from the United Kingdom

Q. 00:20 What was your reaction when we suggested you undertake Naikan Therapy?

I was incredibly frightened and very apprehensive, whether it would work. I was scared of facing my own life.

Q. 00:35 How do you feel?

Absolutely amazing! Absolutely on top of the world! I can’t believe how beneficial this has been for myself. I was a long term substance misuse abuser. To have this turn around within a week is truly unbelievable.

Q. 01:05 In what way has Naikan Helped you and how does it differ from traditional programmes you have attended?

This was very like the 12 steps. It covered every aspect of the steps, but in a week and it makes you face up to your trauma. What Naikan has done, it forced me to address those issues and release them in a positive way. It taught me how to release those feelings in the future so I don’t need to use a substance to hide from those feelings.

Q. 01:49 How does Naikan complement the Ibogaine process?

It gets to the root of your trauma straight away. It gets straight in there: why you use and why you feel the way you do. No matter what has happened to you, you’re not responsible for that. What you are responsible for is your recovery. Naikan, it gives you the tools for that recovery and to go forward in life.

Q. 02:13 Naikan reflection is based on three questions, these tend to cultivate gratitude:

– What have I received from_____?
– What have I given to____?
– What troubles and difficulties have I caused to_____?

Q. 02:29 What was the most significant question for you?

What troubles and difficulties I had caused was certainly the main one for myself. I’ve hurt a lot of people in my life. I’ve used a lot of people. It showed me that, in no uncertain terms, my behaviour was off the wall and I can’t behave like that in the future. I come from a place of love. It was very difficult to delve into personal relationships, the family relationships, the relationships with friends. See all those harms laid out in front of you… But it also had the positive of what have you done. There’s nothing in the 12-step program on what have you done.

Q. 03:18 How did pranayama and Aanapana meditation help you through the Naikan process?

The meditation was the key to it… to get everything inside working again. Every morning the meditation was really beneficial.

Q. 03:34 What was your most significant outcome.

We’ve just had a wonderful sound healing session and I started to think about things. I started to think about my dog. I started to get angry and I was like… shit! I didn’t talk about that in the Naikan and I started to get a little bit angry and then all of a sudden the anger went. That’s the first time that has ever happened in my life. Normally I would be fuelled by that anger. That anger would last for days. I’d be resentful. It disappeared within seconds.

Q. How do you feel about your future?

Amazing! I’m going back the UK tomorrow and look… I can’t wait, for my part, to see the knew me. I’ve got a glow in my face again. I’m back to who I was before the last three months happened.

Q. 04:25 Any closing Thoughts?

If you have any sort of issue in your life whether it is – substance misuse, relationship issues, stress… any of these horrible things in life, then I would really suggest that you become brave and just… do Naikan please – don’t waste your money on anything else.

Disclaimer: Ibogaine is a potentially illegal substance (often sits in a grey area of the law), and we do not encourage or condone the use of this substance where it is against the law. However, we accept that illegal drug use occurs, and believe that offering responsible harm reduction information and solutions is imperative to keeping people safe. For that reason, we share client testimonials, post treatment with Tabula Rasa Retreat, to show that there are ‘other ways’ to tackle addiction and spiritual malaise. We consider ibogaine as a very useful ‘tool’ in the recovery toolbox. Ibogaine is a safe option, if used responsibly, and where strict safety protocols are followed.

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Tabula Rasa Retreat has rapidly positioned itself as Europe’s premier ibogaine clinic. Located in the Alentejan region of Portugal, its clientele is mainly from the United Kingdom, Northern Europe, UAE and the USA. All treatments undergo medical vetting and are medically monitored and supervised. Our medical staff are ACLS trained. To support ibogaine treatments, expect holistic therapies such as breathwork, bodywork, massage, meditation, kundalini yoga, reiki, gong baths, drumming circles, equine assisted therapy, personal training and nutrition advice. This is further supported by 1:1 counselling and group therapy by our in-house counsellors.
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