MPowered Wellness

Melodie Jugdeo

BA Psych, B Ed, Yoga Alliance Certified Teacher in Mindfulness, Meditation, and Yoga for Kids and Families, Certified Usui Reiki Practitioner Levels I & II

Hi! My name is Melodie and I'm the founder of MPowered Wellness. I created this self-empowerment community as a healing space for you to feel more connected and supported as you explore your own wellness journey. I couldn't be more passionate about growing this community, especially during these uncertain and unpredictable times.

My personal journey to wellness began as a young adult when trying to navigate the overwhelming feelings of anxiety and depression I would often experience but didn't know why. I dove into the world of self-improvement which helped me to cope to a certain extent, but I still felt isolated, as though I wasn't able to fully share what I was experiencing with a group of people who could truly relate. I realized that this lack of connection with a neutral support system outside of family and friends was my missing link.

Years later, when my husband and I went through almost a decade of infertility struggles, my anxiety and depression were at an all-time high. It was during this immensely challenging time in my life, where I realized the value of self-care, being open to receiving support, and the important part that these play in our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Although I was able to better cope and overcome that difficult period, once again the one thing that was missing for me, was a community with which to share the complexities of what I was experiencing.

As I continued to grow within my spiritual practice, I began to connect with others who were on similar healing paths, and began participating in community events which helped me to feel safe, heard, and truly seen. I have been so grateful for these communities and I certainly wouldn't be where I am today without them.

Over my 14 years as a classroom teacher, I sensed the need for my students to feel a deeper connection to me as well as their peers in order to more fully enjoy their school year, and I often incorporated many of my own techniques into the curriculum to make my classroom feel more like a community for my students. Their overall well-being was always my greatest concern because I knew if they didn't feel safe and valued in my room, there wouldn't be much true learning taking place. In the last class I taught, I shared my mindfulness techniques with my students and even had the opportunity to share my mindfulness background with the entire school as part of a school-wide Mindfulness initiative. The growth that my students experienced by the end of that year was incredible. This coupled with the positive feedback I received from administration, staff, and students about my presentation, are what planted the seeds for MPowered Wellness.

I am SO passionate about this work, that I am currently transitioning out of the classroom to be able to shift my focus entirely on advocating for wellness through various classes, workshops, and events which offer tailored support to many groups such as kids, families, and teachers, as well as those soul-seekers looking to explore their spiritual path on a deeper level.

My intention is for the MPowered Wellness Community to offer you a place where you feel welcome, valued, connected, supported, and uplifted.