FAQs | TREmendous TRE® Tension Releasing Exercises

What is TRE®?
If you have any questions beyond what’s shared here, you’re very welcome to get in touch.

Close-up of two legs (up to knees) standig barefeet on a yellow yoga mat wearing tight navy gym trousers. Feet rolling from side to side, demonstrating TRE's warm-up exercise number one.
The floor as well as the background is light wood.

What does TRE® look like?

TRE® begins with six simple warm-up exercises, similar to basic stretches.

These are followed by the tremoring process, a natural, physical response of the body.

Every person's experience is different. The body responds in its own way, depending on what it is ready to release at that time.

To give you a sense of what this can look like, you'll find a short demonstration below.

Close-up of two legs (up to just under the knees) standig barefeet on a yellow yoga mat on tip toes, wearing tight navy gym trousers, demonstrating TRE's warm-up exercise number two.
The floor as well as the background is light wood.

Can it really work?
What is the science
behind TRE®?

TRE® is practised worldwide and supported by a growing body of experience from certified TRE® Providers and their clients globally, including approximately 200 Providers in the UK.

In addition, a number of academic studies explore its effects and outcomes.

If you'd like to understand more about the science behind TRE®, Dr. David Berceli, the creator of this method, explains the rationale in more detail here:

Close-up of lower body, i.e. legs (up to waist) standig barefeet on a yellow yoga mat wearing tight navy gym trousers. The front leg is firmly standing on the mat, the rear leg is on tip-toes, for balance. Imaging being in this position before sitting down on an imaginary chair. This is demonstrating TRE's warm-up exercise number three.
The floor as well as the background is light wood.

Is TRE® safe?

TRE® is generally considered safe for most people and is designed as a self-help practice.

That said, there are some important considerations.

If you have a clinical diagnosis, a psychiatric condition or are taking medication, it’s advisable to consult your GP or healthcare professional before starting. TRE® is also not recommended during pregnancy.

Feeling safe, grounded and able to self-regulate is an important part of the process.

When learning TRE® with guidance, you are supported to explore the practice at a pace that feels appropriate for you.

Before we begin, you'll be asked to complete a short health questionnaire so that any relevant considerations can be discussed in advance.

Close-up of lower right leg with upper body (not seen) bending down and hands holding onto toes and ankle of this leg. Standig barefeet on a yellow yoga mat wearing tight navy gym trousers and a teal long-sleeved top. This is demonstrating one part of TRE's warm-up exercise number four.
The floor as well as the background is light wood.

Can I learn TRE®

on my own?

It is possible to learn TRE® from a book or by watching a video.

As with many practices, though, it can be helpful to understand the foundations, feel confident and recognise how your body responds.

Many people choose not to begin on their own, simply because they are unsure what to expect.

Guidance allows you to build confidence, understand your body's responses and explore the process in a way that feels safe and well-paced.

If you’ve already started practising TRE® on your own and aren’t experiencing the benefits you hoped for, learning with a Certified TRE® Provider can make a big difference.

The intention is that TRE® becomes a practice you can use confidently and independently.

If you’d like, you are welcome to arrange a conversation to explore this further.

TRE Provider Sylvia's upper body demonstrating one part of TRE's warm-up exercise number five. Her hands are sitting on the back of her bottom, and her body is turning to the right, smiling into the camera. She is wearing a teal long-sleeved top and dark blue tight gym trousers.
The background is light wood and you can see some house-plants in the background.

Is TRE® a

cure-all?

No, TRE® is not a cure-all.

It is a natural, body-based approach that supports the release of accumulated tension.

As the body begins to hold less tension, many people notice that certain tension-related symptoms start to ease.

These may include:

- Headaches or migraines

- Neck, shoulder or back pain

- Teeth grinding (bruxism)

- Digestive issues

- Sleep disturbances

- Anxiety

- (Menopausal) irritability

- Anger

Each person's experience is different and changes can unfold gradually.

A woman (Sylvia, the TRE Provider) is demonstrating the wall sit (pretending to sit on a chair, her back leaning against the wall). This is TRE's warm-up exercise number six.
Sylvia is wearing a teal long-sleeved top and dark blue, tight gym trousers. She is smiling warmly at the camera.
The floor as well as the background is light wood and you can see some house plants in the background, in front of a white brick wall.

How much time do I need to practise?

In the beginning practising the full sequence of exercises typically takes around 20 minutes.

As your body becomes more familiar with the process, you may find you can move more easily into the tremoring phase.

There are no fixed rules, many people tremor for a few minutes, followed by a short period of rest to allow the body to integrate.

How often you practise is entirely individual.

Some people practise regularly, others return to it as and when they feel the need to release.

Over time, you’ll develop a sense of what feels supportive for your body and mind in your daily life.

A woman (Sylvia, the TRE Provider) is lying on a yellow yoga mat in a light-filled room. Sylvia is wearing a teal long-sleeved top and dark blue, tight gym trousers.
The foreground of the photo is slightly blurred, so you can't see her face very well, the camera focus is on her legs. Her feet are firmly planted on the mat, the knees are up. Her arms are lying beside her body.

What happens after the course?

Once you've learned TRE® safely, it becomes a resource you can return to independently.

Some people choose to continue practising on their own, while others value the opportunity to practise in a group setting from time to time.

For this reason, optional group sessions are available, offering a space to maintain and deepen your practice if you wish.

Your options:

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A view from the top onto TRE Provider Sylvia's upper body lying on a yellow yoga mat on a light wooden floor. She is wearing a teal long-sleeved top. Her eyes are closed and she looks very calm and relaxed. Her arms are lying beside her body.

Is TRE® therapy?

TRE® is not therapy.

It is a body based, self-led practice that supports your own health and well-being.

TRE® is somatic, meaning it works through the body rather than through talking or analysing past experiences.

Some people choose to combine TRE® with talking therapies, particularly if they feel stuck or overwhelmed.

As with any approach, it's important to find what feels right for you.

If you are unsure, you are welcome to get in touch with any questions.

Disclaimer

TRE® has not been evaluated by the US Food & Drug Administration, the American Medical Association or
NICE in the UK.

This modality is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Medical advice must only be obtained from a physician or qualified health practitioner.

Results may vary between individuals and there are no guarantees, expressed, or implied.

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