How does yoga therapy for eating disorders connect with the polyvagal theory

Mindfulness yoga innervates the vagus nerve resulting in positive emotions, calmness, connectedness to mind and body, clarity and safety. 

Mindfulness yoga can increase levels of gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA) in the brain by more than 20% thus reducing anxiety. Yoga dovetails with the polyvagal theory in that yoga can promote a state of calm, connectedness, and safety. 

Mindfulness yoga decreases the activity of the sympathetic nervous system (flight/fight), while regulating the parasympathetic nervous system (immobilization/freeze). Therefore, yoga centers the patient so that they can focus on their recovery. With proper training of yoga practitioners, yoga for eating disorders can also be offered virtually.