Broderick Rodell Wilks Ph.D., ND, is an educator whose passion and calling is to aid others in the art of practicing a life well-lived. He sees his role as guide to those interested in acquiring the knowledge, skills and practices that will enable them to develop the characteristics that are conducive to self-realization, wellbeing and flourishing. A holistic approach to yoga that embraces a broad spectrum of truth claims from past to present over various traditions and disciplines is one of his means. Capoeira, a Brazilian dance/martial art, is also one of his teaching instruments for developing character and building community. He is also teaching Nutrition as well as Anatomy and Physiology at Laney College to support students’ awareness of the preciousness of the human body.