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mission

Through compassionate collaboration, I support and guide schools and organizations in curating comprehensive wellness programs that are aligned and adaptable to their unique mission and needs in order to nurture a culture of care and belonging.

 

bio

“The Yoga Counselor LLC” was established in 2019 with the mission of bringing wellness practices to schools and organizations. The Founder, Lade Akande, is a certified 500hr Trauma-informed Yoga Teacher and holds an MS in School Counseling from Butler University where she also played basketball. With over 15 years of experience in education, Lade has worked in secondary, post-secondary and non-profit settings, sharing mindfulness practices and providing counseling, mentorship, and professional development that support well-being. Alongside Butler University College of Education, Lade has created a research-based yoga & mindfulness curriculum and has trained multiple school leaders in how to implement similar programs.  She currently serves as the first Director of Wellness at an independent high school in Indiana where she spearheads efforts in enhancing programming for students, faculty, staff, and the caregiver community.


FACILITATED Trainings

Yoga & Mindfulness in Schools Educator Training July 2024

  • Visitation School: MN

  • Robinson High School: IL

  • Gilmour Academy: OH

  • Revolutions School: PA

  • Loudoun Country Day School: VA

  • Wakefield School: VA

  • Benton Central Jr./Sr. High School: IN

  • Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School: IN

  • Brownsburg West Middle School: IN

  • Hoosier College & Career Academy: IN

Implementing Yoga & Mindfulness in Schools Training: 2021

  • Shortridge High School: IN

  • Danville High School: IN

  • Westfield High School: IN

  • Northview Middle School: IN

  • The Park Tudor School: IN

Indy Yoga Studio 200hr Yoga Teacher Training: IN - 2021-22

Soulwork 200hr Yoga Teacher Training: IN - 2020-22

Soulwork 300hr Yoga Teacher Training: IN - 2021-22

Children’s Yoga Teacher Training: IN - 2021-22

Speaking Engagements

Franklin College, Indianapolis, IL - 2024

Lincoln Prairie Behavioral Health Center, Springfield, IL - 2024

Illinois Eastern Community College School Counseling and Social Work Conference, Olney, IL - 2024

Trauma Informed Leadership Conference: Los Cabos, MX - 2023, 2024

Community Unit #2 Back to School Professional Development Training, Robinson, IL - 2023

Midwest Social Work Conference: Carmel, IN - 2022

Indiana School Counselor Conference: Indianapolis, IN - 2022

Indiana Association of College Admission Counseling Conference: Indianapolis, IN - 2021 - 23

American School Counseling Association National Conference: Las Vegas, NV: 2020

Vanderbilt Peabody Graduate College of Education: Nashville, TN: 2021

Indianapolis Public School Social Emotional Learning Summit: Indianapolis, IN: 2019-21

Butler University College of Education: Indianapolis, IN: 2019

Indy Yoga Movement Gala Keynote Speaker: Indianapolis, IN: 2018

COLLABORATIONS

Indiana University Methodist Hospital - 2022

The Patachou Foundation - 2020-23

Butler University College of Education - 2018-Present

Brooke’s Place for Grieving Children and Families

Hooverwood Assisted Living

Special Recognitions

Leticia Campodonico Award: 2021

Counselors That Change Lives: 2019

Indy Yoga Movement Gala Keynote Speaker: 2018

EDUCATION:

Yoga Alliance:

  • Trauma-Informed Facilitation: Puerto Viejo, CR - 2019

  • 300hr Yoga Teacher Training: Puerto Viejo, CR - 2018

  • 200hr Yoga Teacher Training: Indianapolis, IN - 2016

Butler University

  • Masters of Science in School Counseling - 2015

  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - 2009