Welcome back to The Nourished Sensitive Podcast—a space for sensitive souls, intuitive minds, and deep feelers who are learning to live, lead, and heal from within.
In this episode, I’m joined by Bettina Schelkle, a longtime yoga practitioner and teacher whose personal journey into somatic yoga has reshaped her understanding of wellness, movement, and self-trust. What started as a structured Hatha practice has gradually evolved into a deeply intuitive, body-led experience—one that meets her where she is and continues to nourish her through the ever-changing rhythms of life.
Together, we explore:
The mind-body disconnect so many sensitive people experience
How somatic yoga supports mental health, self-trust, and nervous system regulation
The courage it takes to teach from your own evolving practice
Why simple movements can be more powerful than structured sequences
The importance of patience, compassion, and imagination in embodiment work
Whether you’re a yoga teacher, a sensitive seeker, or someone looking to rebuild your relationship with your body—this conversation is here to remind you that your body always knew. The journey is about learning to listen again.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✔️ How Bettina’s journey with depression, fatigue, and anxiety revealed a deep disconnection between her mind and body
✔️ What embodied and somatic yoga actually looks like—and how it differs from traditional practices
✔️ The role of small, subtle movements in rebuilding body awareness and self-trust
✔️ Why sensitive souls often need gentler, more intuitive approaches to movement
✔️ How Bettina is navigating the shift from structured Hatha yoga to teaching a more intuitive, student-led experience
✔️ A powerful story of “the soup,” a moment of profound embodiment that redefined her path
Chapters:
00:00 – Welcome to The Nourished Sensitive
01:29 – Bettina's Journey into Somatic Yoga
05:29 – The Mind-Body Disconnect
10:54 – Reconnecting with the Body
14:52 – The Process of Embodiment
18:12 – Exploring Different Yoga Practices
22:25 – Defining Hatha Yoga
27:05 – Integrating Somatic Approaches into Hatha
30:09 – Intentions and Feedback in Teaching
37:43 – The Future of Somatic Yoga Teaching
41:48 – Navigating the Journey of Self-Discovery
46:24 – Experiencing Breakthroughs in Somatic Yoga
51:45 – Connecting to Collective Consciousness
54:11 – Practical Steps for Reconnecting with the Body
01:01:01 – Embracing the Process of Being
01:05:34 – Personal Benefits of Somatic Practices
🌱 Join Us for an Upcoming Sensitive Sanctuary Circle
Are you longing for a space where your sensitivity is honored, your voice is valued, and your experiences are deeply understood?
Join us for a Sensitive Sanctuary Circle, a live, guided support circle and guided conversation inside The Nourished Sensitive Collective—a place where sensitive souls gather to reflect, share, and nourish their inner world in community.
Each Sanctuary circle offers a safe, supportive space to slow down, listen within, and explore meaningful topics that nurture mind, body, and spirit. Together, we’ll hold space for self-reflection, share personal insights, and deepen our connection to ourselves and one another.
In these circles, you’ll have the opportunity to:
✔️ Connect in community—Share experiences and receive heartfelt support from kindred souls.
✔️ Deepen self-awareness—Engage in guided reflections and conversations that help you better understand your inner landscape.
✔️ Nourish your well-being—Explore practices and insights that support your sensitive nature.
✔️ Feel seen and understood—Be part of a community that values your depth, care, and presence.
This is for you if:
✔️ You crave a space to slow down and reflect without judgment.
✔️ You long to feel more connected—to yourself and to a community that understands.
✔️ You want to explore meaningful topics that nourish your body, mind, and spirit.
✔️ You value deep conversations, self-discovery, and authentic connection.
Come as you are—bring your journal, a cup of tea, and an open heart. Let’s gather in softness and solidarity, allowing space for collective nourishment and personal growth.
You don’t have to walk this path alone. Your sensitivity is welcome here. 💛
🌿 About Bettina Schelkle
Bettina Schelkle is a long-time yoga practitioner and part-time teacher with nearly a decade of experience guiding others through mindful movement. Rooted in over 15 years of personal practice, Bettina’s relationship with yoga has evolved from a structured, performance-oriented approach into a deeply intuitive and embodied practice. Drawing from influences like Hatha yoga, the Feldenkrais Method, and non-dual Tantric Shaivism, her teaching now centers on somatic awareness, nervous system regulation, and reconnecting with the body as a source of wisdom and wholeness.
Through her own healing journey—navigating disconnection, anxiety, and burnout—Bettina has come to see yoga not as something to achieve, but as something that sustains. She creates gentle, grounded spaces where students can listen inward, move from inner knowing, and rebuild trust in their body’s intelligence.
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