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 2021-Present
Visitation School: MN
Robinson High School: IL
Gilmour Academy: OH
Columbus Jewish Day School: OH
Revolutions School: PA
Loudoun Country Day School: VA
Wakefield School: VA
Bedford North Lawrence High School: IN
Benton Central Jr./Sr. High School: IN
Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School: IN
Brownsburg West Middle School: IN
Hoosier College & Career Academy: IN
Shortridge High School: IN
Danville High School: IN
Westfield High School: IN
Northview Middle School: IN
The Park Tudor School: IN
Yoga Teacher Trainings: 2021-Present
Indy Yoga Studio 200hr YTT
Soulwork 200hr YTT
Soulwork 300hr YTT
SoulWork Children’s YTT
Speaking Engagements
Indiana Doula Conference, Carmel, IN
Franklin College, Indianapolis, IL
Lincoln Prairie Behavioral Health Center, Springfield, IL
Illinois Eastern Community College School Counseling and Social Work Conference, Olney, IL
Trauma Informed Leadership Conference: Los Cabos, MX
Community Unit #2 Back to School Professional Development Training, Robinson, IL
Midwest Social Work Conference: Carmel, IN
Indiana School Counselor Conference: Indianapolis, IN
Indiana Association of College Admission Counseling Conference: Indianapolis, IN
American School Counseling Association National Conference: Las Vegas, NV
Vanderbilt Peabody Graduate College of Education: Nashville, TN
Indianapolis Public School Social Emotional Learning Summit: Indianapolis, IN
Butler University College of Education: Indianapolis, IN
Indy Yoga Movement Gala Keynote Speaker: Indianapolis, IN
COLLABORATIONS
Indiana University Methodist Hospital
The Patachou Foundation
Butler University College of Education
Brooke’s Place for Grieving Children and Families
Hooverwood Assisted Living
Special Recognitions
Prevail Educator of The Year Award
Butler University Athletic Hall of Fame
EDUCATION:
Yoga Alliance:
Trauma-Informed Facilitation: Puerto Viejo, CR
300hr Yoga Teacher Training: Puerto Viejo, CR
200hr Yoga Teacher Training: Indianapolis, IN
Butler University
Masters of Science in School Counseling
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration