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Trauma Release Exercises (TRE™) Workshop

  • Tula Yoga Studio 2827 W. Belden Ave. Chicago, IL 60647 (map)

This workshop is perfect for anyone who wants to learn more about TRE™, whether you are interested in becoming a TRE provider or simply beginning a personal TRE practice. During our time together, we will explore the development of TRE™, receive an introduction to Polyvagal Theory and how it informs the TRE process, and learn the step-by-step TRE method for safely inducing neurogenic tremoring.

TRE™ (Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercises) is a simple yet innovative series of exercises designed to help the body release deep muscular patterns of stress, tension, and trauma through neurogenic tremoring. Created by Dr. David Berceli, PhD, TRE™ safely activates the body’s natural reflex mechanism of shaking or vibrating, which helps release muscular tension and regulate the nervous system. When this shaking/vibrating mechanism is activated in a safe and supportive environment, the body is encouraged to return to a greater state of balance.

$100

Ellen McKenzie

200 Hour Certification – Prairie Yoga

300 Hour Certification – Theresa Murphy Yoga

1000 Hour Yoga Therapist – International Soma Yoga Institute

TRE® Provider

TRE® Certification Trainer

Safe & Sound Protocol® Certified Provider

I was introduced to yoga as teenager, I began a casual love affair with asana. It was in my early 20’s that I dedicated myself more seriously to my practice. As I continued to study and exposed myself to senior and master teachers, my practice and my sense of self began to shift. I remember very clearly beginning a class and recognizing that my practice was provoking a competitive intensity reminiscent of my years competitively swimming. That visceral experience allowed me to see that I was feeding the fire that provoked imbalance within me and subsequently inspired a years long journey towards yoga as therapy and Zen meditation.

Today I view yoga and meditation as a path to health and healing in the body, mind and spirit. It is a path I live and passionately share with clients and students. My work is informed by Hanna Somatics, Zen, TRE®, yoga and ayurveda. My intention is to bring students more fully into their practice and support an internal environment ripe for sustainable transformation.

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