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Meet Andrea Kimura

Living in a pandemic can be stressful and cause anxiety, but Student Health and Well-Being’s health educator can help.

Student Affairs staff member, Andrea Kimura, leads a yoga class at Traditions Plaza in 2018.

Sept. 29, 2020

Bill Stackman, vice chancellor for Student Affairs, recently sat down— virtually — with Andrea Kimura, Student Health and Well-Being’s health educator, to learn how meditation and yoga can help strengthen our mental health.

During the interview, Kimura shared information about free meditation and yoga classes that are available to all University of Missouri faculty, staff and students.

Free noontime meditation

Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from noon to 12:30 p.m.

Free yoga classes

Every Monday, Thursday and Friday, times vary.

The best part? You don’t need any experience or special equipment.

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