Montreal Study Group Spring 2026

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Montreal Study Group Spring 2026

April 4-May 16, 2026
Proto Studio | 5333 Av. Casgrain suite 1107, Montréal (See Map)

Seven Saturday sessions in Montreal — combined with the Baseworks Primer online course — for people who are already physically active and ready to go deeper.

This seven-week program combines hands-on practice with online conceptual study, introducing you to Baseworks’ distinctive approach to movement and awareness. You’ll attend 7 in-person sessions across seven consecutive Saturdays in a small cohort in a dedicated movement space in Mile End, while completing the Baseworks Primer — a self-paced online course that works hand-in-hand with your in-person learning. Together, this is 24+ hours of integrated learning that develops perceptual and foundational movement skills you won’t find in conventional fitness, yoga, or movement training.

Study Group Schedule

12 hours of hands-on practice across 7 sessions, building capacity through direct experience

  • April 4 (Sat) 9:10–10:50 (1h 40min)
  • April 11 (Sat) 13:10–14:50 (1h 40min)
  • April 18 (Sat) 9:10–10:50 (1h 40min)
  • Saturday, April 25 (Sat) 9:10–10:50 (1h 40min)
  • Saturday, May 2 (Sat) 12:10–13:50 (1h 40min)
  • Saturday, May 9 (Sat) 12:10–13:50 (1h 40min)
  • Saturday, May 16 (Sat) 12:10–13:50 (1h 40min)

Baseworks Primer: Your Conceptual Foundation

12 hours of guided learning across 79 lessons, designed to work hand-in-hand with the in-person sessions

Your learning begins before our first in-person session. The Baseworks Primer is a self-paced online course covering the foundational principles of movement patterns, distributed activation, intensity modification, and movement transitions. These concepts form the vocabulary for our hands-on work together.
The Primer serves as a companion to the in-person sessions, and we’ll share recommended pacing upon booking confirmation to help you integrate both elements of the program. Access begins immediately upon enrollment and continues beyond the program. You’ll also join a dedicated community forum exclusively for your cohort, keeping you connected with fellow participants throughout your learning journey.

Takeaways (What You’ll Develop)

  • A new way of understanding how your body moves — not just that it’s moving, but how and why.
  • Spatial and body awareness that transfers beyond the practice space, into everything you do.
  • The capacity to self-adjust in real time — to recognise when something isn’t working and understand the reason.
  • A foundation for long-term movement practice built on attention and understanding rather than habit and repetition.

Proto Studio | 5333 Av. Casgrain suite 1107, Montréal

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FACILITATOR

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Asia Shcherbakova

Asia (Ksenia) Shcherbakova holds a Master of Science in Human Genetics and a Ph.D. in Biotechnology.
She joined Baseworks as a science consultant to investigate the neurobiological basis of the method's effects, and has since developed the conceptual frameworks used to describe and teach it. Her research for Baseworks has been presented at international neuroscience conferences, and a parallel line of her work examines how movement, conceptual thought, and linguistic expression function as integrated cognitive processes. She also participates in an ongoing study of the neuroprotective mechanisms of medium-chain triglycerides; her scientific publications appear under her birth name, Ksenia Shcherbakova.

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Patrick Oancia

Patrick comes from a background as a competitive athlete and musician. In 2003, he founded the Tokyo studios, JayaDojo and YogaJaya, gaining recognition for the diverse programming offered over 2 decades to thousands of students. He developed the Baseworks Method, combining continuous learning with standardized teaching in movement & perception education. His approach as an educator integrates physical training with creative and intellectual skill building based on intuition and adaptability. He conducts global seminars and collaborations to advance movement education & effective development, leveraging technology for broader educational access and idea sharing.

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