TRE® - A Somatic Practice
Jul 07, 2026
TRE® (Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises) is a somatic-based practice designed to help release stress, tension, and trauma from the body. While tension, stress and trauma can have psychological impact, these experiences can also be stored in the body.
What Does “Somatic” Mean?
The word somatic refers to the lived experience of the body. A somatic practice works from the body upward (bottom-up approach) rather than relying entirely on thought, conversation, or intellectual understanding.
Traditional approaches often begin by asking, “What happened?” or “What are you thinking?”
Somatic practices also ask:
What are you noticing in your body?
Where are you holding tension?
Where are you noticing a shift?
This does not mean thoughts and emotions are unimportant. It means the body is included in the process and it is just as important to address.
Purpose of Somatic Practices
Somatic practices, such as TRE, are not intended to fix a broken body but rather bring a person's attention and awareness into the body's natural ability to recover itself. These practices help the body to process feelings, thoughts and/or emotions that may have otherwise been suppressed or not allowed to surface. With consistent somatic practice individuals are able to create space within themselves and increase one's capacity to better manage life's challenges.
Ready to Experience TRE®?
Complimentary guided TRE sessions are currently available for individuals interested in exploring this body-based practice for stress relief, resilience, and nervous system regulation. Explore TRE sessions and nervous system regulation services at Normar International.
