TRE Stress-Release Exercises Introductory Course

You are warmly welcome to learn your body’s natural way of releasing stress and tension! TRE® (Tension, Stress & Trauma Releasing Exercises) is an easy-to-learn self-care method developed by David Berceli, an internationally recognised expert in stress and trauma treatment. The simple preparatory exercises in a TRE session initiate neurogenic tremoring. Tremoring relaxes, activates and mobilises muscles tensed by stress and demanding experiences, and releases strain in the body and mind. It gives your body an opportunity to return to a more natural and balanced state and deepens your body awareness.

The TRE introductory course provides information about TRE as a way to support recovery, as well as a better understanding of the stress response and how the nervous system works. It is recommended that you always begin practising TRE with a trained instructor. After the course, you can use TRE as a self-care method. The course does not qualify you to guide others in TRE.

The instructor is Kaisa Peltonen (certified TRE instructor, yoga and mindfulness instructor, Master of Education).

Reported positive effects of TRE:
- Fewer worries and less anxiety
- Fewer symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder
- More energy and stamina
- Less work-related stress
- Better sleep quality
- Less muscle and back pain
- Improved impulse control and emotional regulation

Who is TRE suitable for?
The method is suitable for anyone who wants to support their wellbeing naturally and help their body recover from the various strains of everyday life.

PLEASE NOTE! Participants must be in normal physical and mental health that allows them to do the TRE stress-release exercises, engage in physical activity and take part in group practice. However, TRE is not recommended, for example, after a heart attack, cancer surgery or cancer diagnosis, for people with epilepsy, or during pregnancy. If you have a history of serious trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety symptoms, bipolar disorder, panic disorder, a tendency towards psychosis or schizophrenia, you should first discuss whether to begin TRE with a social or healthcare professional. Therapeutic TRE planned for people experiencing mental health difficulties must always be provided by a psychologist, psychotherapist or psychiatrist who is also a certified TRE instructor. If you are unsure whether TRE is suitable for you, please contact info@studiolaive.fi.

The introductory course includes:
- Introduction to TRE practice and information about stress mechanisms
- Familiarisation with TRE practice
- Break (tea)
- TRE practice
- Guidance to support practising at home

Autumn 2026 TRE introductory courses:
- Friday 21 August 2026, 18:00–20:45
- Friday 18 September 2026, 18:00–20:45
- Friday 20 November 2026, 18:00–20:45

Where: Studio Laive, Kympinkatu 7, 40320 Jyväskylä
Price: €84 (includes the course and course materials)