Move | Shake | Rest

If you have joined me for a TRE® session or group, this is for you.
You will find a collection of helpful resources to explore in your own time, offering extra support, insights, and guidance to deepen your understanding of TRE® and self-regulation, and to nurture your personal practice at home.

You can also find at the bottom of this page a list of props, accessories and books I love and recommend!

TRE® 7 exercises

For your first 10 self-practice sessions, we recommend using the full sequence. These exercises safely prepare your body for tremors and help you stay grounded, they are an important part of the TRE® process

Here is a downloadable PDF of the exercises, along with a video if you prefer a more visual guide:

TRE® Aftercare

Tips & guidance when you begin your TRE® self-practice

Self-Regulation & 'OMG' (Orient Move Ground)

A reminder of what self-regulation means in TRE®, and effective techniques to help you contain feelings of activation and stay grounded during your practice

A very effective and simple video explaining what TRE® is

A more condensed and science-based explanation of TRE® by the founder David Berceli

An impala naturally tremors after a life-threatening event

A powerful reminder that all mammals have this built-in ability to release survival energy and tension

Polyvagal Theory explained simply

This short video explains how our nervous system constantly scans for safety & danger, and automatically shifts between 3 main states: calm and connected (ventral), fight/flight (sympathetic), and shutdown/freeze (dorsal).

TRE® supports this by helping the body release stored tension from stress or trauma, allowing the nervous system to move out of fight, flight, or freeze and return to a more regulated & balanced state.

For more info & videos about TRE®, check out David Berceli's Youtube Channel and the Official TRE Global Website

Books

• The Revolutionary Trauma Release Process - Transcend Your Toughest Times - David Berceli, PhD

A foundational book by the creator of TRE®, this guide offers deep insight into how tension and trauma are stored in the body, and how we can release them naturally. It is very easy to read and includes pictures of the exercise sequence

• The Body Keeps The Score - Brain, Mind & Body in the Healing of Trauma - Dr. Bessel Van Der Kolk

  A must-have book in the field of trauma, Dr. Bessel van der Kolk explores how trauma reshapes the body and brain, and how healing is possible through body-based approaches and connection. It also goes into great detail about dissociation

• The Myth Of Normal - Illness, Health and Healing in a Toxic Culture - Dr. Gabor Maté

I genuinely LOVE Gabor Maté’s work, everything he writes is pure gold, he is also brilliant to listen to. He has an incredible gift for explaining big topics such as trauma, childhood development and attachment parenting, in a way that’s deeply insightful yet so easy to understand. In this powerful book, he unpacks how modern life and culture contribute to illness, and offers a compassionate path toward understanding and healing

• When the Body Says NO - The Cost of HIDDEN STRESS - Dr. Gabor Maté

  A powerful book that explores the deep connection between stress, emotional suppression, and physical illness. Gabor Maté offers compassionate insight into how our bodies speak when our needs and boundaries are ignored. One of my all-time favourites!

• In An Unspoken Voice - How The Body Release Trauma and Restore Goodness - Peter A. Levine, PhD

A powerful and compassionate book, exploring how the body processes and releases trauma. A must-read for anyone interested in somatic healing and the innate wisdom of the nervous system

• The "Really Strange" Boxset - Steven Haines

  Trauma is Really Strange

  Pain is Really Strange

  Touch is Really Strange

  Anxiety is Really Strange

  A brilliant, accessible boxset that breaks down complex concepts like trauma, the nervous system, and anxiety through simple illustrations and explanations. Steven Haines makes learning about the body both fun and deeply insightful

Props & Accessories

• My favourite Eye Pillow - Yogamatters

Whether you're joining me for Reiki, TRE®, or Reiki Yoga, you will ALWAYS have the option to use an eye pillow, and honestly, I wouldn’t practice without one! I absolutely love them. They are filled with linseed, gently scented with natural lavender oil, and made from 100% organic cotton. A simple touch that adds so much comfort and grounding to your practice

• My favourite Blanket - Yogamatters

This blanket is so cosy! Made from 100% organic cotton, it is soft, breathable, and absolutely massive (230cm x 150cm) so you will feel fully wrapped up and supported throughout your practice. I love using it to help you feel safe, grounded, and comfortable

• Palo Santo sticks

Palo Santo is a beautiful way to bring calm and clarity into your space. I love using it for Reiki Yoga and TRE® groups, it really sets the atmosphere for relaxation and grounding!

• Himalayan Salt Candle Holder

  I love those! They bring an amazing soothing atmosphere into your space and creates a deep sense of safety and healing energy