The Science of Somatic Calm: How Yoga Helps Heal the Nervous System After Stress and Trauma

Reconnect with Your Nervous System

The Nervous System Reset

Neurogenic Yoga™ + TRE®

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A gentle, body-based approach to releasing stress, reconnecting with your nervous system, and building resilience through movement, breath, and therapeutic tremoring.

Offered by Ashley Vande Slunt, LMFT
Founder & Clinical Director of Hidden Trails Therapy

Virtual Classes • Open to Participants Nationwide • New Dates Added Monthly

Tension release

Are you ready to release stress, overwhelm, and tension held deep in your body and finally feel at ease again?

The Nervous System Reset program combines Neurogenic Yoga™ and TRE® (Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises) to help you gently unwind stored stress, trauma, and overwhelm. Through guided practices that activate your body’s natural tremor response, you’ll:

  • Regulate your nervous system for more resilience

  • Let go of patterns that no longer serve you

  • Reconnect with your body’s innate ability to heal

This work is simple, powerful, and available to everyone, no yoga experience required.

Upcoming Group Schedule

Group offerings for Neurogenic Yoga™ + TRE® are happening NOW and Intro sessions are

FREE

✨ If you’re interested in joining a small, supportive group to explore these practices together, you can join using the sign up below. Once you sign up, you will be personally contacted around next steps. In the meantime, Individual sessions are open for scheduling separately.

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✨New dates are released monthly. Join the waitlist to be notified when future classes open.✨

Sign up HERE for Gentle Somatics: Neurogenic Yoga®
Sign up HERE for TRE® (Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises)

The Science Behind Neurogenic Yoga™ and TRE®

Neurogenic Yoga™ and TRE® (Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises) are body-based practices designed to activate the body’s natural tremor mechanism; a gentle, therapeutic shaking response that helps release deep muscular tension, stress, and patterns held in the nervous system.

When guided in a safe and supportive environment, these tremors allow the body to discharge accumulated stress and trauma, restoring a greater sense of balance and resilience. Combined with mindful yoga practices that promote awareness and grounding, Neurogenic Yoga™ and TRE® offer a pathway to:

*Reduce chronic stress and tension

*Support emotional regulation and nervous system health

*Reconnect with the body’s innate wisdom for healing

This integrative approach works by honoring both body and mind, helping you experience lasting shifts in calm, clarity, and well-being.

TRE® (Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises)
Official TRE® Global Website – What is TRE®? (opens in a new tab)

Neurogenic Yoga™ Official Neurogenic Yoga™ Website – Learn More (opens in a new tab)

Want to Start Your Healing Journey but not sure where to start??

This program may be a great fit if you:

  • Feel like your body is holding onto stress, tension, or trauma that talking alone hasn’t resolved

  • Struggle with burnout, compassion fatigue, or emotional exhaustion

  • Notice anxiety, overwhelm, or restlessness even when life feels “under control”

  • Carry chronic muscle tightness, jaw clenching, or body aches with no clear cause

  • Experience sleep difficulties or never feel fully rested

  • Feel disconnected from your body or numb when emotions get too big

  • Long for a gentle practice that helps you regulate your nervous system and find balance

  • Want to explore body-based tools for resilience instead of relying only on willpower or coping strategies

  • Are curious about Neurogenic Yoga™ and TRE® as natural ways to release stored tension

  • Crave a safe, supportive space to let go and reconnect with yourself at a deeper level

YOU DON’T HAVE TO CARRY STRESS, TRAUMA, OR BURNOUT IN YOUR BODY FOREVER.

Releasing tension and restoring balance is possible.

The Nervous System Reset program combines Neurogenic Yoga™ and TRE® (Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises) to gently activate your body’s natural ability to release deep muscular and emotional patterns. These practices help you regulate your nervous system, reduce overwhelm, and reconnect with a sense of calm from within.

This holistic, body-based approach creates space for healing, resilience, and restoration. Together, we’ll cultivate safety and empowerment, supporting you on your journey to a more grounded, balanced life.

Hidden Trails Therapy offering Neurogenic Yoga and TRE sessions.

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The Somatic Path :

What to Expect

This offering is designed to gently guide you into your body’s natural ability to release and reset. Each session builds on the last, combining grounding practices with guided tremor-inducing exercises to help you restore balance and resilience.

  • Session 1: Foundations and Safety
    Learn the basics of Neurogenic Yoga™ and TRE® with a free group session (currently offered using the reserve your spot link). In this session we set intentions, and establish a safe, supportive environment.

  • Ongoing Sessions of Guided Tremor Practices
    Explore progressive sequences of Neurogenic Yoga™ and TRE® exercises, activating the body’s natural tremor response to release stress and stored tension.

  • Sessions+Consultation: Deepening and Integration
    Practice advanced variations, reflect on your progress, and discover tools for regulating your nervous system in and outside of sessions with adding consultation.

  • Closing Consultation Session: Reflection &Next Steps
    Celebrate your growth, integrate insights, and create a plan to continue your healing journey with confidence.

What’s Included:

Guided Neurogenic Yoga® + TRE® Practice

Experience a facilitated session that combines gentle movement, nervous system education, and therapeutic tremoring to support stress release, resilience, and embodied awareness.

Supportive Resources

Receive a take-home guide with grounding practices, somatic exercises, and reflection prompts to support continued integration.

Safe, Facilitated Environment

Participate in a small-group setting designed to emphasize safety, nervous system awareness, co-regulation, and personal choice.

Integration & Reflection

Explore simple tools and prompts to help deepen insights and carry the benefits of practice into everyday life.

Optional Add-Ons

Focused Support and Personalized Integration Session(s)
Additional individualized nervous system support before, during, or after your Neurogenic Yoga® or TRE® experience. Starting at $150 per 50 minute session

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Why Choose Hidden Trails Therapy for a Neurogenic Yoga™ + TRE® Experience?

About the founder

I’m Ashley Vande Slunt, LMFT (she/her), a Somatic Integration Specialist, AAMFT Approved Supervisor, Certified Integrative Mental Health Therapist, Yoga Teacher with advanced training in trauma-informed care. My work blends psychotherapy, yoga, and nervous system–based approaches to help people move beyond stress, anxiety, and trauma into greater balance and resilience.

In the Nervous System Reset program, you’ll benefit from a unique integration of Neurogenic Yoga™ and TRE® offered in a safe, supportive environment. With both professional expertise and lived experience guiding this work, my passion is helping you reconnect with your body’s innate ability to release, restore, and heal.

Together, we’ll create space for meaningful change so you can feel calmer, more grounded, and more connected to yourself and your life.

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GETTING STARTED IS EASY

Step 01

Let’s connect to discuss your goals and ensure this program is the right fit for you.

Step 02

Participate in an initial assesment and get set up with your program.

Step 03

Begin your Nervous System Healing journey: Build emotional resilience, improve self-regulation, and take meaningful steps toward a more balanced life.

Let’s Take This Journey Together

Don’t let stress, tension, or past trauma stay locked in your body. Join the Nervous System Reset program and discover how Neurogenic Yoga™ + TRE® can help you release, restore, and reconnect with yourself in a safe and supportive space.

Secure your Free Intro Session Here

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

If you have more questions or are ready to start your journey, feel free to reach out, I’m here to help guide you every step of the way.

  • TRE® is a simple set of movements designed to activate the body’s natural tremor mechanism — a gentle shaking response that helps release stress and tension stored in the muscles and nervous system. It’s a safe, body-based way to support resilience, regulation, and healing.

    Neurogenic Yoga™ blends traditional yoga postures, breathwork, and mindfulness with the tremor response activated by TRE®. It provides a structured and supportive way to reconnect with your body and release patterns of stress or trauma that talking alone can’t address.

  • Not at all. This practice is accessible to everyone: no yoga background is required. The focus is on gentle movement and body awareness, not flexibility or physical performance.

  • Yes. Tremoring is a natural physiological process that the body already knows how to do. In a guided setting, it’s safe and supportive. You’ll always be in control of your experience, and you can stop or pause the practice at any time.

  • This work may be especially helpful if you:

    • Experience anxiety, stress, or burnout

    • Carry unresolved trauma or chronic tension

    • Struggle with sleep, restlessness, or feeling disconnected from your body

    • Want a holistic, body-based approach to healing and resilience

  • Many people report feeling calmer, lighter, and more grounded. Some notice improved sleep, reduced muscle tension, and increased emotional resilience. Because every nervous system is unique, experiences vary but over time, most people develop greater capacity for balance and well-being.

  • Absolutely! Many participants find that combining group therapy or individual sessions, such as EMDR Intensives or regular therapy, accelerates their healing journey.

  • Preparation is simple. You’ll want a quiet space where you feel safe and won’t be interrupted, along with a yoga mat or comfortable surface to lie on. Having a blanket or pillow nearby for support can also be helpful. Wear comfortable clothing that allows for movement.

    Most importantly, come with curiosity and an open mind. These practices aren’t about performance, they’re about giving your body space to release tension and reset at its own pace.

  • Neurogenic Yoga™ + TRE® may be a good fit if you feel like stress, anxiety, or trauma are being carried in your body, even when your mind wants to move forward. If you notice chronic tension, restlessness, or difficulty relaxing, these practices can help you release what’s stuck and restore balance.

    You don’t need yoga experience, and you don’t have to “get it right.” If you’re open to exploring gentle, body-based tools for nervous system regulation in a safe and supportive environment, this program can be a powerful step on your healing journey.