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September 27/28 | 2025

Study Lab | New York

New York | USA

Immersion Study Lab
Book Study Lab

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Study Labs offer an immersion to the Baseworks Method, and provide continued immersion for established practitioners. For anyone new to Baseworks, participating in a study lab is done in conjunction with an introduction online course.

Schedule

Saturday | September 27 | 2025

16:30-19:30

Sunday | September 28 | 2025

09:00-17:00
*with lunch break

AGENDA

Saturday | September 27:

  • Orientation: Study Lab Materials Overview
  • Cycle 1: Practice Experience

Sunday | September 28:

  • Cycles 2 to 6: Practice Experience
  • Intention in Practice: Sustaining movement through adaptation & moderation.
  • Movement Analysis: Group work identifying movement patterns & habits.
  • Transfer & Cyclicity: Applying Baseworks insights to other practices.
  • Perspective & Physical Intelligence: Discussion.

Faculty:

Asia Shcherbakova

Asia holds a Master of Science in Human Genetics and a Ph.D. in Biotechnology. As a research scientist, she studies the pro-cognitive effects of medium-chain triglycerides. As Baseworks partner and co-developer, her mission is to align method applications with neurobiological mechanisms to enhance efficacy and integrate them into exercise physiology, movement practices, and everyday life. Full Bio>

Patrick Oancia

Musician, athlete, and educator Patrick founded Tokyo’s JayaDojo and YogaJaya in 2003, which have been recognized for their diverse programs for over two decades. He developed the Baseworks Method, integrating physical education with creative and perceptual skill-building. Patrick conducts international seminars to advance movement education, using technology for wider access and idea sharing. Full Bio>

Location

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MARTHA GRAHAM CENTER OF CONTEMPORARY DANCE
55 Bethune St, New York, NY 10014

The Baseworks New York Study Lab will be held at the Martha Graham Center of Contemporary Dance. Martha Graham revolutionized movement education, emphasizing expression and artistic intention in her approach. This aligns entirely with Baseworks’ pedagogical and community-based objectives to host in venues that share our commitment to quality, multiplicity, and transformative physical learning.  View Map.

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Booking

The Introductory Track Study Lab option is for those new to Baseworks and includes 6-month access to the Baseworks Primer Course and 2-month access to the BASE (essentials) practice library, which includes hundreds of hours of diversified practice.

The Experienced Track Study Lab option is available to established Baseworks Practioners.

See FAQ for more details.

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Study Lab (Experienced Track)

Includes participation in the in-person Study Lab event. An additional 20% tuition subsidy will automatically be applied for eligible students at check out. See FAQ below for more details.

$300

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Study Lab (Introductory Track)​
Includes: â‘  Participation in the in-person Study Lab event. â‘¡ Introductory Online Program (10 module, >70 lesson syllabus).
See FAQ below for more details.
$370
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FAQ

The Introductory Track and Experienced Track is how we distinguish whether a program is designed anyone completely new to the method or those with past experience. If you are new to Baseworks, you should start with the Introductory Track, irrespective of your athletic level or movement discipline background.

Some Introductory Track programs are one-off events designed as an introduction to the method. In other cases, such as most of our Study Labs, an Introductory Track program is a package consisting of admission to the in-person Study Lab coupled with the Baseworks Primer Course intended to bridge the gap in understanding the method.

The Experienced Track programs are available for established Baseworks practitioners. Eligibility depends on prior experience, such as completing the Baseworks Primer Course, attending immersions, intensives, certain workshops, or being a long-term platform subscriber or prior student in Japan. To check your eligibility, log in to the site. If you have trouble logging in, please contact us.

The online course offers a practical introduction to Baseworks in short segments (2-20 minutes) that you can review at your own pace. This flexible format complements all in-person learning in the method and helps reinforce movement skills through regular practice.

As a prerequisite, we require that you complete the first 5 segments in full prior to the Study Lab. But doing the whole course is recommended. With this said, the course is designed to fit along side of other commitments. But the course includes a lot of applied practice. For those new to Basework, the more anyone can redo those lessons, the better the Study Lab Experience will be. Also, please note that acsess to the BASE (essentials) practice library only come available after completing the full course, 

Study Labs focus on practice, while going deeper into the conceptual and transferable aspects of the Baseworks Method. Whether you’re new or experienced, you’ll work hands-on with the founder and developers to deepen your understanding. Participants often build connections, engage in interactive exercises, and reflect on their experiences both practically and experientially.

Study Groups (and Tokyo studio practice sessions) are shorter and primarily focused on understanding through continuous practice. Other workshops focus on targeted concepts occasionally weaving in other material that compliments Baseworks. Study Labs are a deeper immersion into the method’s applications and supporting theory, where we have enough time to dive into the details both on a practical and conceptual level.

You should be able to stand unsupported and get up from the floor independently. In the Study Lab format, one of the main focuses is on learning to adapt the movements to your own mobility, flexibility, and strength levels. You will never be required to exceed your capacity. To ensure a productive experience given the Study Lab’s long days, prior pre-requisite experience with Baseworks is what makes the experience productive. Contact us if you have mobility concerns or chronic conditions.

In general, Baseworks is suitable for ages above 6 years old. However, Study Labs are designed for adults. If you are under 18 years old and wish to attend, or if you would like for you child below 18 years old to attend, please contact us directly.

Many exercise and movement practices focus on physical results – strength, flexibility,  specific techniques or conceptual frameworks. While these practices can lead to deeper insights, Baseworks is designed specifically for insight. Our method develops awareness and understanding of movement first, which naturally improves both physical and mental capabilities. We encourage a beginner’s mindset, even from experienced individuals, to maximize learning and avoid immediate transfer assumptions.

No, each Study Lab is unique. We emphasize consistent practice because insights deepen with different group dynamics, environments, personal & physical circumstances.

Comments on dance, perception and physical intelligence

Niki
Japan | Professional Dancer | Dance Instructor

As a dancer, I experienced numerous injuries and reached a point where only dancing could no longer maintain my body's health. Incorporating Baseworks into my routine allowed me to sustain my dancing career. Baseworks enabled me to cultivate and grow aspects of my dance practice that previously relied solely on the more resilient athleticism that was more prevalent during my youth. Baseworks allows me to observe and understand my body on a deeper level, noticing when specific parts are not moving as well and if I need to modify any part of my practice to support my health and career specific goals.

Katharina
Austria | Theoretical Physicist | Photographer

No other practice me this much to be aware of my own body, to see and work with my limitations. Physically, I noticed that my stance got way better, my posture got way better. I'm sleeping way better, that's true. Being able to move muscles that I didn't even know I was able to move at first. I've got a higher self esteem somehow, and I feel better overall. And also just mental control and awareness have a very huge impact on my life. The self confidence comes with noticing the progress and being able to keep the forms, also with how the body changes, feeling fitter and more in a good shape. We always check on our body and see if we have to modify anything if it gets too much, and we are encouraged take a step back if it gets too much, too hard, and too challenging for the day. I got much more awareness of what's going on within me. I can better deal with things that are emotionally challenging and also notice if anything might get challenging in advance, and I can take a step back before it gets too much.

Deborah
United States | Yoga Instructor

As a person who has never been athletic and does not have the greatest "body awareness," I really appreciate that Baseworks has provided me the platform to develop this in a safe and effective way. Regular practice has helped me gain confidence, decreased my nerves/anxiety/fears and helped regulate my overall mood to deal with stress more effectively.

Hirotaka
Japan | Entrepreneur

What I appreciate about Baseworks is how its methodology resonates logically with me, promoting a sense of autonomy in my practice that I find deeply satisfying. There's a distinct sense of professionalism. Everything feels polished and well-designed. You get the impression that educational objectives are committed to consistency. This is an aspect I have rarely found elsewhere, and I believe it's one of Baseworks' strongest points.

Miki
Japan | Dancer | Yoga Instructor

Although ballet emphasizes correct form and beauty of movement, it can be taxing for the body. As a ballerina in training, I had a lot of injuries that typically required chiropractic and osteopathic interventions. Yet, I feel like Baseworks is really beneficial for body conditioning. It's interesting how similar some aspects are to ballet, particularly the Fixing-Separating-Isolating movements. Similarly, Baseworks' isometric contractions, which include extending the shoulders while lifting the arms without momentum, remind me of the elegant arm movements in ballet.

Tiffanie
France | Educator, Model

First of all, my body has become stronger. I started to develop muscle and flexibility. I also got more confidence in my body, how to use it, and how to control it. Before Baseworks, I always had heaviness in my shoulders, and it was difficult for me to keep my spine straight. my shoulders were at different levels. So, after practicing Baseworks, my body became more straight and aligned. Also, every time I practiced, I felt very awake, happy, and relieved from stress that I had.

Gustavo
Colombia | Entrepreneur and Professor of Ethical Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurs are told that they have to go to the limit and destroy themselves, sacrificing their wellbeing. The Baseworks principle of managing intensity with its practical application can help entrepreneurs apply the same concepts onto other experiences. I was fascinated by this transference.

Mirjana
Sweden | Change, Leadership & Engagement Business Manager IKEA

Baseworks practice provides everything I need. Participating in a single program is highly beneficial for me. While the movements may appear the same, each session in Baseworks feels like a new learning experience. I discover many additional dimensions in every movement we perform. Often, it's the small movements that make a significant difference. Even though the tasks remain the same, I continually have realizations, and that feeling of discovering something new is very rewarding!

Nicole
Colombia | Undergraduate Music Student- Specializations: Flute/Voice

Baseworks helped me to feel more aware of my body, helping to generate a better sound and more confidence when I am on stage.

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