Pradhuman Nayak comes from a long line of healers. He is trained in Kalaripayattu, an ancient martial art from what is now South India, and practices a form of body work developed from his study of Ayurvedic massage, yoga, and traditional healing passed down from masters in his native Jharkhand region, including his grandfather, Garib Nayak. Pradhuman also has extensive backgrounds in theater, dance, meditation, and film making, and is currently completing his latest feature project. Pradhuman is facilitating Kalaripayattu: Ancient Yoga-Based Martial Arts on Saturday at 11 am as part of Dancing Our Lives.