Stress, tension and trauma are first experienced by our nervous system – and then expressed through our bodies and minds. They are our body's automatic response to any action or situation that places extra physical or psychological demands on us, such as new or unexpected events, things we feel we have no control over, or situations that threaten our feeling of self. When we experience anything that appears to threaten our wellbeing, this automatic survival mechanism kicks in, triggering the 'fight or flight' or 'freeze' response. This is a healthy reaction that helps us push through challenging situations. Our bodies typically return to a relaxed, resting state afterward — but when the stress response is repeatedly activated or persists over time, we can get stuck in a permanent state of 'fight or flight' or 'freeze'. When this charge isn't released, it's stored in the body's muscles and fascia as a body memory, and can become toxic over time. TRE® is a simple and highly effective tool that helps the body naturally release this charge, resetting the nervous system and returning the body to balance. The technique involves three main steps: first, a series of simple exercises are performed as a physical warm-up. Once activated, gentle shaking/tremoring begins deep in the body, moving to the legs and up along the spine — these are neurogenic muscle tremors, the body's natural way of shaking off stress and trauma. Finally, it's important to rest, allowing the mind and body to settle and integrate. With practice, the muscle tremors can be activated spontaneously without needing to perform the exercises.