Tension & Trauma Release Technique (TRE) – Body Shaking to Release Stress

Tension and Trauma can get stored in the body. Mammals use shaking as a method to naturally release stress they previously experienced. See how both zebras and dogs use shaking as a way to calm down their system.

Humans can do the same but sometimes we have learned to suppress this natural stress releasing system. Since it is an inherent system in all mammals we can learn to use this natural shaking method for our benefit.

Here a short explanation of the process from the founder of this process, David Berceli.

A longer 45 minute introduction on the subject can be found here.
An explanation and demonstration of the specific exercises can be found here:

And here you can see 2 different people going through a full session:


It’s a very useable method to relax and reset your physical system. Give it a try and experience what it does to your body for yourself.

Next to TRE there are many other methods that induce this natural shaking mechanism to release stress from the human body. Here is a standing one.


If you do a search on YouTube you can find and explore some of these others methods also. Being able to release tension and trauma in this simple and natural way is a great tool in our journey towards more inner peace.

Related articles: 
-) The Transformation of Trauma with Bessel van der Kolk and Gabor Maté
-) Navigating the Emotional Body, Fully Allow all Emotions and Release Them.
-) Breathwork – Breath yourself to Inner Peace

-) Becoming Whole: Healing the Wounded & Protective Parts of Ourselves
-) Inner Child work with The Completion Process
-) Connect to your Feelings and Needs and learn how to Set Healthy Boundaries
-) Distress Tolerance, Emotional Regulation, Interpersonal Effectiveness & Mindfulness – Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

-) Emotional Freedom Technique – Energy Tapping
-) The 5 step cycle of creation – How our thoughts shape our (experience of) reality
-) Investigating, turning around and transforming (bad feeling) thoughts

One thought on “Tension & Trauma Release Technique (TRE) – Body Shaking to Release Stress”

  1. I had an incredible TRE (Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises) session with Dr. David Berceli, the creator of the method himself—and WOW, what a release

    Dr. Berceli guided me through gently eliciting the neurogenic shake response: a natural reflex that helps the body release deep muscular tension and regulate the nervous system.

    TRE taps into your body’s innate ability to let go of stored stress and trauma. And, over time, it can help you feel more grounded, less reactive, and more in tune with your body. Allowing space for TRUE healing at the root.

    ✨ So get comfy and follow along, or save this for later when you’re ready to unwind.

    Check out the key moments here:

    00:00 Introduction to Dr. Berceli and TRE
    00:48 Understanding the Fetal Response and Stress
    01:32 Starting the TRE Exercise
    02:45 Activating the Shaking Mechanism
    04:29 Observing the Body’s Natural Reactions
    06:38 Deepening the TRE Practice
    12:27 Next Phase of the Practice
    14:13 Diaphragmatic Release
    17:46 Activating the Spinal Column
    21:40 Integration + Final Rest
    23:15 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

    I am SO thankful to Dr. Berceli for taking the time to guide me personally and to help me share this game-changing practice with the Transform community!

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QoB9wpuO688

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