Lara Namaskar > Quotes

“Every reaction you experience has a purpose. Anxiety, tension, or sudden shutdowns are your body’s way of trying to keep you safe. Even if the original threat is gone, your nervous system may still act as if danger is present. This is not a flaw. It is a protective mechanism that has kept humans alive for thousands of years.”
― Lara Namaskar, The Vagus Nerve Reset Bible: Master Your Nervous System in Just 10 Minutes a Day – Science-Backed Exercises to Break Free from Anxiety, Stress & Trauma, Restore Deep Sleep, and Feel Safe Again

“These responses are normal and are signs that your nervous system is doing its job. Even if the danger is long past, your body may react as if it is still present. This is because your nervous system, guided by the vagus nerve, remembers past threats to keep you safe.”
― Lara Namaskar, The Vagus Nerve Reset Bible: Master Your Nervous System in Just 10 Minutes a Day – Science-Backed Exercises to Break Free from Anxiety, Stress & Trauma, Restore Deep Sleep, and Feel Safe Again