What is TRE® ?
Tension Release Exercises
Tension & Trauma Release Exercises (or TRE®) is a simple yet innovative series of exercises that helps the body to release deep muscular patterns of stress, tension and trauma. Created by Dr. David Berceli, PhD, TRE safely activates a natural reflex mechanism of shaking or vibrating that we are innately born with. When this muscular shaking/vibrating mechanism is activated in a safe and controlled environment, we are supported to return back to a state of happy healthy balance once more.
Why is TRE® helpful?
When we think about it, tension, stress and trauma are often associated with mental and emotional health - and yet, they are significantly physical.
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A racing heart.
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Shallow breathing.
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Poor sleep.
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Low energy.
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Tight muscles.
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​Biochemical responses such as adrenaline and cortisol.
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Lashing out in anger, retreating, or freezing when confronted by someone.
...these are all common biological events which are present when our fight or flight "defence reflex" becomes activated in the face of potential threat, or during unsettling and overwhelming times.
In our modern world, we are often in at least a mild state of fight or flight, with no real opportunity to discharge the tension. And, likely, nobody has shown us how to switch it all off in any kind of helpful way.
TRE as such, is a physical body focused process which activates our "recovery reflex" through our natural tremor mechanism. It’s a physical remedy for what are surprisingly physical symptoms.
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What does TRE® look like?
During a TRE session, there is no need to talk deeply or potentially re-live a traumatic experience. Mostly we are lying down on an exercise mat, simply allowing this gentle movement to surface.
With a facilitator up the front, it looks like a pretty typical exercise or body movement class. However, it is through this gentle shaking and movement of the body that muscles relax, breathing deepens, and the nervous system down-regulates to restore a state of peace and calm. And, with this, our mental and emotional health improve easily as we are no longer having to wrestle with the biology of our body.
Is TRE® for me?
Yes! TRE is for everybody, and every body.
If you're above ground, and you've got a body, TRE helps to resolve stress, tension and anxiety. It improves relationships, restores vitality, and optimises whatever pursuits are important to you. Whether it's optimising your health, optimising relationships, or even optimising performance based goals in work or sport - TRE will help to bring those gains.
If this is something you'd enjoy, join me now for a direct experience of TRE, and all the benefits it can bring.