Tension and trauma releasing exercises
with senior trainer Maria Alfaro
What is TRE?
TRE® (Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercises) is a set of simple exercises to help release deep muscular patterns of stress, tension, and trauma by inducing “neurogenic tremors,” a gentle, natural, and typically soothing shaking response.
Originally developed as a trauma recovery, TRE is also widely recognized for managing stress. Taught and practiced in over 40 countries, it can benefit anyone, whether you’re dealing with relationship, family, or workplace stress, injury, PTSD, or the need for increased flexibility and resilience. It can also help individuals who desire more joy and to enhance overall quality of life.
TRE California
TRE California offers private sessions, public and corporate workshops, and certification trainings (in person and online) led by senior TRE trainer Maria Alfaro.
Maria has facilitating TRE® for more than 20 years, working across the U.S., Canada, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
Take a workshop
Our introductory workshops are a great way to experience TRE, learn more about it, and begin to develop your personal TRE practice.
Take a training
Our professional trainings will prepare you to use TRE in your current professional practice, or to build a new one.
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Enhance your programming with TRE California workshops—gentle, empowering, and transformative.
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What people are saying
I've been using TRE for a year and have proposed it to others, some very affected by trauma. Traumatized individuals reconnect with their body, letting go and letting their bodies “do the work.” I appreciate Maria’s professionalism, all underlined with a great sense of humor.
TRE was explained to me in such a beautiful and clear way by Maria. This was the practical self-healing modality I had been searching for to help our veterans find peace and healing within their own homes. TRE is a very powerful tool and I highly recommend it to all.
As a teacher, Maria is very sensitive and invigorating. She is also a warm person with a great sense of humor. She is able to inspire her students, motivate them and, perhaps most importantly, keep them laughing during some challenging times.
I was surprised how TRE helped participants release stress and trauma without need for private, long-term, individual treatment. After experiencing TRE personally, I decided to become a provider and Maria was my trainer. She shepherded me through it providing insight, wisdom and great support. I am grateful to have had her as a mentor.
