Release.
Reset.
Recharge.
TRE® & Somatic Tools Workshop
A gentle day to explore your body's natural responses to stress, learn practical tools for everyday life, and make room for rest.
Less doing.
More noticing.
Stress isn't only something we think about. We may also notice it in tight muscles, shallow breathing, restlessness or difficulty settling.
This experiential day introduces two complementary body-based approaches. You will practise at your own pace, with opportunities to pause, ask questions and discover which techniques feel useful to you.
No previous experience is needed. There is no pressure to share personal stories.
Learn TRE®
Developed by Dr David Berceli, Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises use a sequence of simple movements that can invite natural, involuntary muscle tremoring. You'll learn how to approach this gently and regulate the intensity of the practice.
Explore somatic tools
Inspired by Somatic Experiencing®, developed by Dr Peter Levine, we explore orienting, grounding, noticing body sensations and moving between activation and settling. These practices can support awareness and self-regulation.
Understand your body
Discover how your autonomic nervous system responds to stress, why body sensations matter, and how breathing, attention and movement can influence how you feel.
Take something home
Leave with a simple set of practices to draw on in daily life, together with guidance about pacing, rest and when extra support may be helpful.
Space to learn. Space to simply be.
We will move between guided learning, gentle practice and plenty of time to settle. The extended lunch break is intentionally part of the experience, not an afterthought.
Tea, coffee & introductions
Arrive, enjoy a warm drink and get to know one another in a welcoming, relaxed setting.
Welcome & outline of the day
An introduction to the workshop, what we will explore together, and how to approach the practices at your own pace.
Introduction to TRE® & comfort break
Learn what TRE is, how the tremoring response works and how to regulate the intensity of the practice, followed by a short bathroom break.
First guided TRE® experience
Explore the TRE sequence with gentle guidance, opportunities to pause, and an emphasis on comfort, choice and self-regulation.
Somatic awareness exercise
A guided body-based practice drawing on Somatic Experiencing® principles to explore grounding, noticing sensations and settling.
Lunch, relaxation & optional swimming
Enjoy a light lunch and refreshments, relax outdoors, connect with others or bring your swimming costume for a leisurely swim.
Unstructured time to rest in your own way.
Deeper somatic work
Explore practical tools for recognising nervous system signals, moving gently between activation and calm, and building everyday resilience.
Second TRE® experience
Return to TRE with greater awareness, followed by rest and integration. Participation and intensity are always guided by your comfort.
Vagus nerve, neuroplasticity & closing
Discover gentle practices that may support parasympathetic regulation, learn how repetition and experience contribute to neuroplasticity (sometimes called “neural rewiring”), and leave with practical ideas for home.
Programme timings are indicative and may be adapted to the group's needs. Swimming is optional and subject to suitable conditions; please bring swimwear and a towel if you wish to participate.
“Sometimes the most nourishing thing we can do is give our body space to settle.”
Join us in Stellenbosch.
With a maximum of six participants per date, the day is designed to feel personal and unhurried.
Come comfortable.
Wear clothing that allows you to move freely. Bring a water bottle, a swimming costume and towel if you'd like to swim, and anything that helps you feel comfortable while resting.
Before attending, please share any relevant health concerns, injuries or circumstances that could affect participation in movement-based exercises so that appropriate precautions can be discussed.
This is an educational and wellbeing workshop, not a substitute for individual medical or mental healthcare. Responses to TRE and somatic exercises vary. You are welcome to pause or opt out of any activity.
Reserve your place.
The workshop fee is R900 per person, including a light lunch and refreshments.
To confirm your booking, please arrange payment no later than the day before your workshop:
14 November workshop: payment due by 13 November 2026.
28 November workshop: payment due by 27 November 2026.
Simple arrangements.
Electronic funds transfer (EFT)
Account name: S. Lamprecht
Bank: FNB
Account type: Cheque
Account number: 62840200191
Payment reference: your name and WC (e.g. Jane Smith WC). Please WhatsApp your proof of payment to Sanmari.
Other payment methods: Ask Sanmari what alternative options are available when booking.
Please send proof of payment via WhatsApp. Booking and payment arrangements are confirmed directly with Sanmari; no payment is collected on this website.
Complete the pre-workshop intake form here. Please complete it ahead of your workshop and arrange a secure way to return it.
Each link opens WhatsApp with your chosen date and booking request filled in. Sanmari will confirm availability; EFT details are displayed above. Your place is confirmed directly with Sanmari after payment.
Participant intake & consent
To help make your TRE® and somatic experience comfortable and appropriately paced, please complete this short intake form before attending.
Your privacy matters: The information you type here stays in your browser; this version does not upload or email your answers. Use “Save / print completed form” to save a PDF on your device, then arrange a private, secure method of returning it to Sanmari. Avoid sending medical details in an ordinary WhatsApp message.
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A few things you might be wondering
Do I need any previous TRE or somatic experience?
No. The workshop is designed as an introduction, with guidance throughout the practices.
Will I have to talk about trauma or personal experiences?
No. We focus on practical body-based exercises, and you can choose how much you wish to share.
Is swimming compulsory?
Not at all. The two-hour lunch break is yours to enjoy in whichever restful way you prefer. Swimming is entirely optional.
Will I be able to practise TRE at home?
The workshop introduces TRE and self-regulation principles. You'll receive guidance on safe pacing and home practice; suitability varies, and some people benefit from further individual sessions.
How do I book and pay?
Send Sanmari a WhatsApp message with your preferred date. She will confirm availability. You can then pay using the EFT banking details above or enquire about other available payment methods. The R900 workshop fee must be paid by 13 November for the 14 November workshop, or by 27 November for the 28 November workshop. Please send proof of payment via WhatsApp.
Give yourself a day to reset.
Join Sanmari Lamprecht for a gentle, practical experience of TRE and somatic tools in Stellenbosch.
Each link opens WhatsApp with your chosen date and booking request filled in. Sanmari will confirm availability; EFT details are displayed above. Your place is confirmed directly with Sanmari after payment.
Or contact Sanmari on 074 955 9420