Open Day: Montreal

RSVP: December 7 (Sat), 9:30-12:30

Circuit-Est: 1881 Rue Saint-André, Montréal H2L 3T9 (See Map)

Elevate Your Perceptual and Physical Skills

This gratis Open Day offers a comprehensive introduction to the Baseworks Method. It combines movement practice with theoretical insights that explore how perception and action are intertwined in daily movement patterns, influencing creative thinking and professional performance. Participants will discover approaches to raising body awareness and physical and cognitive skills that can transform both physical practice and creative problem-solving.

What to expect

Our Open Day offers an opportunity to connect with others interested in the intersection of movement, cognition, and professional development through direct interaction with Baseworks developers and group discussions.

This event welcomes anyone, regardless of physical condition or movement practice experience.

Schedule

9:15 – Arrival
9:30 – Introduction/Orientation (15 min)
9:45 – Movement practice – 1st experience (45 min)
10:30 – Talk (45 min)
11:15 – Break (10 min)
11:25 – Movement practice â€“ 2nd experience (45 min)
12:10 – Closing and Q&A (15-20 min)
12:30 – End

Register to join

Registration Closed

Registration is required for this free event due to limited space and to confirm participation terms. We are not accepting any walk-in registrations on the day of the event. Our registrations online will close at 12:00pm on December 6.

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Facilitators

This event will be facilitated by us, the Baseworks developers. With decades of experience in education, neuroscience and creative endeavors, we are super passionate about what we will share.

Asia Ksenia Shcherbakova

Asia is a neuroscientist, educator, artist, and a co-developer of the Baseworks Method. She uses her expertise in translating complex interdisciplinary concepts into accessible learning experiences to spread the Baseworks Method globally and help people get through perceptual thresholds.

Patrick Oancia

Patrick is the founder of the Baseworks Method. With decades of experience as an athlete, musician, artist and educator, Patrick has synthesized his insights to create an approach to training perception and physical intelligence. His work has influenced elite athletes, educators, performance artists and thousands of other learners worldwide.

Venue

We’ve decided on Circuit-Est for our Open Day because it aligns with our initiatives for movement education and creative development. The space has supported movement research and artistic exploration for over 35 years, sharing our focus on education through practical experience. Like Circuit-Est, we value accessibility and meaningful learning experiences in movement awareness. Their environment provides an appropriate setting for introducing the Baseworks Method as an exploration of the intersection of movement and cognition, branching into perception and creative thinking.

What people say

People have a range of different outcomes when they practice with us. Listen or read below to get some perspective. 

On body awareness, focus, and learning to effectively relieve tension and sciatica
Althea (Canada | coder, videographer, skateboarder)
On adopting a holistic, long-term approach to physical well-being, enhancing comfort, and opening the mind to sustainable practices
Morten (Denmark | Google Cloud project manager, former professional footballer)
On improvements in physical awareness and mental well-being - from athletic performance to workplace interactions and stress management - emphasizing the importance of understanding personal limits and intention.
Krister (Sweden | Mathematician, Strategic Manager Ericsson)​
On the impact of developing body-awareness through embracing gradual progress, accepting limitations, and maintaining patience while learning and growing at one's own natural pace.
Daria (United Kingdom | Journalist, Digital Producer)