FAQ'S
What is codependency?
Codependency is often misunderstood or oversimplified. At its core, it’s a relational pattern rooted in early life experiences where connection may have depended on self-abandonment, over-responsibility, or emotional suppression.
People who struggle with codependency often develop high-control behaviors - trying to manage situations, people, or emotions - as a way to avoid discomfort or vulnerability. This can look like people-pleasing, difficulty setting boundaries, or feeling overly responsible for others’ emotions. It’s not about being “too caring,” but about why and how we care - often at the cost of our own well-being.
At Soma & Solace, we believe that codependency is not just a “relationship issue,” but a deeply human pattern that affects how we relate to ourselves and the world. Awareness of these patterns is a first, powerful step toward change.
Who is this retreat for?
This retreat is open to women and LGBTQ+ individuals who are curious about their relational patterns and interested in deepening their emotional self-awareness. Whether you’re already in therapy or have done inner work before, or you’re just beginning to explore these themes, the retreat offers a supportive and immersive space for growth.
You don’t need to identify as “codependent” - just a willingness to reflect, feel, and connect in a safe, held environment.
Is this retreat a replacement for therapy?
No, this retreat is not a substitute for ongoing therapy. It’s designed as a therapeutic experience that can complement and deepen your current personal work.
Think of it as a powerful reset or expansion: a dedicated, uninterrupted space to explore themes that might take months to surface in weekly sessions. Many people attend our retreats alongside their existing therapeutic support, and find the immersive format helps bring new clarity and momentum to their healing.
What happens during the four-day retreat in Ibiza?
Our Ibiza retreat is a carefully curated experience that combines therapeutic group work, guided self-inquiry, creative exploration, somatic practices, and trauma-informed psychoeducation.
Each day includes a mix of structured group sessions, reflective solo time, and grounding practices. We focus on core patterns, inner child work, and relational dynamics - with a strong emphasis on safety, containment, and compassion. You’ll be supported by both Jess and Cydney throughout.
The retreat is held in a peaceful, restorative setting designed to offer space - physically and emotionally - for deep work and connection.
Do I need to have therapy experience to attend?
Not at all. You don’t need to have formal therapy experience to benefit from the retreat. However, a basic level of self-awareness and emotional curiosity is helpful. If you’re unsure whether the retreat is right for you at this time, we’re happy to talk through it and help you decide.
How does yoga help heal codependency?
At Soma and Solace, we believe that true healing happens when mind, body, and spirit are addressed together. Our retreats weave yoga, mindful movement, breath work, and meditation into a therapeutic framework to gently support participants in exploring and transforming patterns of codependency. It is through movement and breath, we are able to release stored tension and reconnect with the body’s innate wisdom.
Yoga is more than physical postures. As it helps release the tension, which often accompanies codependence, so too can the nervous system settle, giving space for emotional clarity. Breath-led sequences ground participants in the present moment and strengthen the mind–body connection. This embodied awareness supports deeper therapeutic work, helping you recognise patterns, build resilience, and move through life with greater ease, balance, and self-trust.
Are flights included in the retreat price?
Flights are not included in the retreat package. Guests are responsible for arranging their own travel to the retreat location. We will, however, provide detailed guidance on how to get here and can help coordinate local transfers if needed.