Somatic Shaking (TRE - Tension Release Exercises)

What is Somatic Shaking (TRE - Tension Release Exercises)?

Intentionally induce tremoring/shaking in your body to release stored tension and trauma. Animals do this naturally after a threat (a gazelle shakes after escaping a lion). Humans suppress this reflex, trapping stress in the body. TRE unlocks it. 15 minutes of shaking can release months of stored tension.

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How do you do Somatic Shaking (TRE - Tension Release Exercises)?

1. 1.Stand with feet shoulder-width apart. Do wall-sits or deep squats until your legs start trembling from fatigue (2-3 minutes)
2. 2.Lie on your back, knees bent, feet flat on the floor. Let the tremoring continue and spread. Don't control it — let your body shake however it wants to
3. 3.The shaking may spread from legs to hips, torso, arms, even jaw. This is normal and healthy. Your psoas muscle (the deepest hip flexor, connected to fight-or-flight) is releasing stored tension
4. 4.Continue for 10-15 minutes. The shaking often changes rhythm — fast, slow, big, subtle. Some people experience emotional release (tears, laughter). Let it happen
5. 5.Start with 10-minute sessions 2x per week. After doing TRE regularly, many people report: less anxiety, better sleep, reduced chronic pain, emotional lightness, and a sense of physical freedom they haven't felt in years

How long does it take?

15 minutes, 2x per week.

Is it hard to start?

easy.

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