[News Boquete] "Shake Off" Stress at The STUDIO

LEARN A TAKE-AWAY PRACTICE TO "SHAKE OFF" THE ONGOING STRESSES OF LIFE.

TRE: TENSION & TRAUMA RELEASING EXERCISES WORKSHOP

June 11th, Sunday 1-3 pm

(includes a FREE follow-up class, June 15th, Thursday 2-3 pm)

at THE STUDIO at The Haven Wellness Resort & Spa, located in Bajo Boquete

Instructor: Joy Alexander

$45 (price includes workshop & follow-up class)

WHAT IS TRE?

TRE® is an innovative series of exercises that help the body to release deep muscular patterns of stress, tension and trauma. Created by Dr. David Berceli, TRE safely triggers a natural reflex mechanism of shaking or vibrating that releases muscular tension, and calms down the nervous system. When the 'tremor mechanism' is activated in a secure and controlled environment, the body is motivated to return back to a state of balance.

TRE is a somatic body based practice especially effective for people suffering with stress, anxiety, trauma or PTSD. It doesn't require talking about an event, feeling or issue, therefore it overcomes the language barriers that can bring up added stress.

TRE is based on the findings that stress, tension and trauma are both psychological and physical. The reflexive muscle vibrations in TRE are known to feel pleasant and soothing. After doing TRE, the majority of people report feeling peaceful with a sense of well-being.

IN THIS WORKSHOP:

• You will learn about neurogenic tremors -- our body's natural inbuilt recovery system.

• What TRE is, why it was developed, and how it works.

• TRE's set of seven safe, simple tension & trauma releasing exercises that are designed to trigger the body's 'tremor mechanism'

• You will have an experience of activating the neurogenic tremor in a supportive group environment.

• You will leave with a self-help tool that you can use to regulate your own nervous system -- as needed!

IN THE FOLLOW-UP CLASS:

This class will be a review and practice of the TRE exercises... with another opportunity to experience the 'tremor mechanism'. We will also discuss 'next steps' for those who want to continue with self-lead or guided sessions.

Reserve your spot for the May 7th workshop with payment at The Haven reception. Workshop attendance is limited to 10 people. 

 

AND... There is now a TRE & SOMATICS CLASS on the weekly class schedule!

TRE & SOMATICS every WEDNESDAY @ 1 PM

This unique class combines Somatic Movement with Tension & Trauma Release Exercise.

Somatic Movement

Somatic Movement involves a series of specific exercises that reconnect the brain with the muscles. Rather than aiming to strengthen or stretch, though those both may happen… we use pandiculation. This is a conscious, voluntary contraction of a muscle, followed by a slow deliberate lengthening of that muscle, followed by a complete relaxation. 

During this, we become fully aware of the movement — how it feels, how we feel, and the potential for this to evolve as the brain-body connection deepens.

The brain and somatic nervous system control the muscles. When the sensory motor system improves, our musculoskeletal structure and overall health improve too. Results include the elimination of pain, overall increased wellbeing, and the release of tension and stress in the body.

Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises

TRE is a series of exercises to stimulate, stretch and slightly fatigue target muscle groups -- a process that induces the neurogenic tremor. These tremors release deep muscular patterns of stress, tension, and trauma. They calm the nervous system and help the body return to a state of balance.

TRE has helped people with a number of physical problems: fibromyalgia, chronic pain and chronic fatigue; poor sleep, appetite, and digestion; back and shoulder pain; poor immune response; poor flexibility or chronic muscle tension; chronic headaches and migraines; high blood pressure; GI tract problems. TRE has also helped with anxiety, grief, depression, and other mental or emotional problems.

So what will we be doing in the weekly classes? 

We begin our session by connecting to our bodies and breath with awareness and Somatic Movement. We will then incorporate Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercises (TRE) or variations of such. We will have time to allow the body to tremor. Class ends with a short rest and integration period. 

This class will involve gentle exercises. We will be on the ground for many or all of the movements.  

Each class we may take a slightly different path to get there; though ultimately, the destination is the same: we are preparing the body for the neurogenic tremor. This tremor experience is our body's natural way of releasing held patterns of stress and trauma in the body.

Please note: Previous TRE / Tremoring experience is not necessary. During class, you will be shown the tools to control the tremor. For a more in-depth understanding of TRE, you are encouraged to join one of the next workshops or schedule a private session. TRE itself is designed to be a "take-away" tool to regulate the autonomic nervous system. If one decides to opt out of tremoring, for what ever reason, there are benefits in remaining in a conscious rest during that time.

This class is designed to regulate and balance the nervous system, healing the body and the brainstem AND release habitual muscular tension, resolving chronic pain and posture and movement issues.

Joy Alexander

Joy is the Head of The Studio's Yoga Program at The Haven Wellness Resort & Spa, and is passionate about what she does! She has been teaching yoga & meditation classes throughout the Boquete community since 2014.

Joy's interest is the body-mind connection, especially how it relates to patterns of tension / trauma held within our physical structure. She helps guide others through combinations of awareness, movement, stillness, and breath to safely facilitate innate healing, clear the body's energetic pathways, and balance the nervous system.

Born into a 'yoga family', Joy grew up practicing both yoga and meditation from an early age. (Her mother opened one of the earliest yoga studios in Southeastern Massachusetts.) She continued her studies in yoga... exploring a variety styles such as Hatha, Vinyasa, Kripalu and Bikram Yoga. However, it wasn't until 2010 that she found and fell in love with the discipline of Ashtanga, deepening her practice even more. Now a registered yoga instructor (500 hr Yoga Alliance certification), she is realizing her dream in Boquete, Panama.

Along with Yoga Certifications and an intensive 750 hour massage education, Joy has extensive training in energy work and bodywork modalities including 120 hrs of Polarity Therapy, and Lomi Lomi Certification Levels 1 &2. Most recently, Joy completed a TRE (Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercise) Certification in 2022. She brings her knowledge of the body — both energetic and physical — into her teaching style.

For more information, visit THE STUDIO website at:  https://studiohavenboquete.com/

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