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This page provides press and media-related information for Baseworks Method. Here, you can explore the various types of collaborations that we are in currently, and have been engaged in. Browse through our collection of media coverage, press releases, and other relevant resources to learn more about our developments and mission.

PAST AND CURRENT

What do WordPress and Baseworks Have in Common? WordCamp Canada 2024

We joined a panel discussing multilingual development at WordCamp Canada 2024. In this report article, we share our experience and discuss the connections and parallels between Baseworks and WordPress....
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Decision-Making Autonomy, Self-Care Skills, and Body Awareness

In these two lectures, we explored topics inspired by our research for Baseworks - the mechanisms underlying decision-making, the notion and types of body awareness, and the approaches to developing self-care skills....
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A student playing the flute happily while nthe instructor assists her with some advice on posture.

Movement for Musicians: The Impact of Body Awareness

In this collaboration with the music department of the UNAB university, we worked with music students on the awareness aspects of music performance. They were able to immediately apply the Baseworks Principles to their music training and performance....
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The importance of developing different types of body awareness and control

Colombian newspaper Vanguardia featured an announcement about 2 Baseworks events, highlighting the focus on the importance of developing different types of body awareness and control....
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Photograph of Baseworks founder Patrick Oancia, taking in an interview with a blue/light blue gradient background and the title of the communication post superimposed onto the photograph.

The Rise of Low-Intensity Exercise: Patrick Oancia’s Perspective

In a fitness world where high-intensity workouts often dominate the narrative, in this Health Club Management magazine article by Kath Hudson, Patrick Oancia, the visionary behind The Baseworks Method, highlights the importance of the rise of low-intensity exercise programs.......
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Cover Photograph of Baseworks students practicing the method in the Tokyo studio for a feature piece on Baseworks and the concept of Physical Intelligence for NEXT magazine from Japan.

Increase Physical Intelligence to Move More Intentionally

This feature in NEXT Magazine Japan, focused on the relevance of Physical Intelligence and the Baseworks Distributed Activation technique to support one's physical practice and...
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Photograph of Asia Shcherbakova and the text title, The Biology of Body Awareness" on a tree lined street in Montreal Quebec. She is smiling with her hair up in a clip with a light blue cardigan jacket.

The Biology of Body Awareness with Asia Shcherbakova

Baseworks co-developer Asia Shcherbakova appeared on Matan Levkowich's Material for The Brain podcast. In the conversation, they talked about body awareness, her recovery from epilepsy through dance, and how her background as a biologist affected how she approached it....
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Photograph of Patrick Oancia Smiling for feature interview with HCM magazine on Unlearning Mvement Habits.

Unlearning Movement Habits For Improved Innovation In Fitness

Patrick Oancia, founder of the Baseworks Method talks about his plans to work more closely with health and fitness industry professionals and operators....
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The Aesthetics and Craft of Filming Baseworks: 4 Days Amidst a Pandemic

At the start of the Covid pandemic in Japan, during lockdowns, we decided to expedite the planning and filming of Baseworks Practice Platform. We worked with Tokyo-based director Nicci Keller, known for his work with well-known brands, magazines, and artists like Ayumi Hamasaki and LUNA SEA....
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The Transformative Force of Structured Anarchy With Patrick Oancia

Patrick Oancia, the founder of Baseworks, appeared on Matan Levkowich's podcast, Material for The Brain, in its 8th episode. During the discussion, they delved into Patrick's past as the punk rock singer of S.C.U.M. in Montreal during the '80s, his departure to Japan at the age of 20, and his journey....
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Photo of Patrick Oancia sitting in a white room with gymnastic rings behind him and text superimposed onto the photo with the title: Balancing Structure and Exploration in Movement Practice: with Patrick Oancia

Balancing Structure and Exploration in Movement Practice: A Conversation with Patrick Oancia

This conversation between Craig Constantine and Patrick Oancia revolved around the importance of structure and exploration in movement practices. They discuss the concept of balancing structure and chaos to create a practice...
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Photo of the inside of the Panasonic design studio in Tokyo Japan. In the photo, there is a large projection on the wall with a workstation in front with computers and directional cameras for motion tracking situated around. the studio for the purpose of motion capture. On the screen is a projection of Asia Shcherbakova during the prototype phase of the project performing movements specific to the project.

Panasonic Motion Tracking & Emotion Visualizer

We were invited to participate in a project to design an experience-based demonstration to showcase a combination of two Panasonic technologies: one which evaluates emotional strain based on the reading of the face and the other which evaluates mechanical strain based on a computerized analysis of movement biomechanics....
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Photograph of over a thousand students practicing Baseworks at Fuji Rock festival in an open air setting in front of the Pyramid Garden stage.

Fuji Rock: Baseworks Exhibit And Practice Experience

For 5 consecutive years, Baseworks was invited to give seminars and have an exhibit booth with information about the method at the Pyramid Garden Stage area of the Fuji Rock festival....
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Photograph of burning man festival with people. riding bicycles through the desert to a massive pyramid like installation.

Burning Man: Baseworks Practice Experience

Baseworks co-developer Satoko Horie facilitated a practice experience at Burning Man Festival. Burning Man is an annual event in the western US that emphasizes community, art, self-expression, and self-reliance....
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