TRE: The Surprisingly Simple Way to Discharge Stress from the Body

Stress, anxiety, and trauma often show up in subtle ways: persistent muscle tension, restless sleep, or unexplained fatigue. While the mind may feel calm, unprocessed stress can remain deeply embedded in the body, influencing nervous system function and emotional well-being.

At Seena Centre in Parque das Nações, TRE (Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises), pioneered by Dr. David Berceli, offers a profoundly effective non-verbal approach to body-based release.

How TRE works anatomically:

→ Gentle leg movements target the psoas (posture muscle) and pelvic muscles → initiating neurogenic tremors
→ These tremors organically propagate up through the spine → loosening stored tension in fascia and muscles
→ The nervous system shifts from sympathetic activation (stress or anxiety) to parasympathetic rest-and-repair mode → leading to a deep physiological state of calm

TRE essentially invites the body to discharge long-held stress—without any emotional processing or talk therapy. Over time, people often experience better sleep, reduced muscle stiffness, less tension, and even calmer moods. Unlike traditional approaches centered solely on thought or emotional processing, TRE works directly with the body’s structure and physiology, helping to release trauma where it is held physically.