TRE™ · Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises
Let your body shake it out.
TRE™ is a quick and powerful tool to release stored tension, so stress can move through the body and discharge, instead of staying stuck.
How it works
TRE™ is a series of simple exercises developed by Dr David Berceli. They gently stretch and tire the body section by section. Then you lie down, and a soft, involuntary shaking begins. This is what we call neurogenic tremors.
Animals do this naturally after a scare. Children often do too. Somewhere along the way, most adults learn to hold it in. TRE™ gives your body a safe, structured way to remember.
You stay in charge of how much you feel, all while staying grounded, present and safe. You can pause or stop the tremor at any time by simply going into the stop position.
What people often notice
- Feeling calmer, lighter or more spacious afterwards
- Less tightness in the hips, back, shoulders or jaw
- Deeper rest and better sleep
- A clearer sense of what's happening in the body versus the mind
Everyone's body is different, and experiences vary from session to session.
See it
What does a shake look like?
The tremor can look like a gentle flutter in the legs, a rhythmic bounce through the hips, or a wave travelling up the spine. It's often more subtle, and more ordinary, than people expect.
I'll be sharing short clips of TRE™ in action on Instagram.
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Wondering if it's for you?
Whether you need to be fit, what if you get emotional, how many sessions it takes: the answers are on the FAQ page.
Curious whether this is for you?
Book a free 15-minute exploration call. We'll chat about what you're hoping for, and whether TRE™ or sound healing is a good fit for your body right now. I usually reply within 1–2 days.