Content
10-segment online course
The syllabus covers practical and theoretical aspects of Baseworks, with guidance on applying these skills to daily life and other movement disciplines.
Baseworks Primer: Introduction to the method
A Structured Path to Better Perception
This introductory program takes you from zero to understanding how Baseworks can shift perception and enhance physical performance & body awareness.
Segment 1: Orientation
Objectives, study guides and recommendations to get the best out of the course.
Segment 2: Forms
Examining the individual forms as the foundational units of the practical application of the Baseworks Method. Understanding the Baseworks movement patterns in several key forms helps establish clear reference points for developing body awareness and refining movement skills. This foundational pillar shapes how you observe and analyze movement in subsequent segments.
Segment 3: Focus
Building on your understanding of Forms, this segment explores the learning goal-setting approach in Baseworks. You'll learn to establish clear objectives to enhance your awareness of movement quality while maintaining consistent engagement throughout your practice.
Segment 4: Intensity Modification
This segment addresses how to adjust your approach to any movement based on current physical and mental states. You'll develop the ability to recognize and respond to signals from your body and varying energy levels, ensuring your practice remains productive regardless of circumstances.
Segment 5: Movement Transitions
This segment examines the fluidity of movement within each form and how forms connect to each other emphasizing movement as a continuous process. The quality of movement transitions enhances your awareness of the finer details of movement.
Segment 6: Ignition
Mindset is important. Discover systematic approaches to beginning practice sessions. This segment teaches methods for calibrating your physical and mental state, creating conditions that support productive engagement with the practice
Segment 7: Assimilation
Similar to how sleep is crucial for memory and skill consolidation, certain practices can enhance the outcomes of a practice session. Explore techniques for processing and integrating practice outcomes. You'll learn to recognize and retain insights gained during practice.
Segment 8: Cycling
Understanding how alternating between different aspects of practice develops a broader perspective. This approach helps you recognize patterns and connections across various movement experiences, connecting them to the broader context of your life.
Segment 9: Practice Duration/Regularity
Learn to establish sustainable practice patterns that fit your daily schedule. This segment addresses practical considerations for maintaining consistent engagement with the method while respecting your other commitments
Segment 10: Journaling
This segment will focus on documenting and analyzing your experiences and practice outcomes. The content introduces techniques for tracking progress and identifying patterns in your development, helping you notice perceptual shifts and maintain a clear view of your growth over time.
Pricing Options
This Introductory Baseworks Primer Program includes a 10-segment Baseworks Primer course with over 70 lessons and access to the BASE (Essentials) practice library, allowing for hundreds of hours of diversified practice. The program options below are designed to fit with different lifestyle commitments. See the FAQ below for further details.
$60 Subsidy
3 Month
3-month access to the Baseworks Primer Course + access to the BASE (Essentials) practice library upon course completion (normally valued at $60)
$220
6 Month
6-month access to the Baseworks Primer Course +
access to the BASE (Essentials) practice library upon course completion (normally valued at $120)
$270
12 Month
12-month access to the Baseworks Primer Course +
access to BASE (Essentials) practice library upon course completion (normally valued at $156)
$420
Unlimited
Unlimited Access to the Baseworks Primer Course +
2-year access to the BASE (Essentials) practice library upon course completion (normally valued at $312)
$700
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Experiences & Outcomes
FAQ
What is covered in the Baseworks Primer online course?
The Baseworks Primer online course offers a practical introduction to Baseworks in short segments (2-20 minutes) that you can review at your own pace. The course consists of over 70 lessons of 3 types: Theory, Practice Key Points, and Practice, introducing the key concepts, techniques and terminology, essential to understand the method on a practical level.
By the end of the course, you should feel comfortable following a Baseworks Practice session and will have gained insights applicable to other movement disciplines. This course format complements all in-person learning in the method and helps reinforce movement skills through regular practice. Currently, we offer the Baseworks Primer Course together with preliminary access to our extensive Practice Session library.
How long will I have access to the Baseworks Primer program?
This depends on the pricing options you choose.
- The Baseworks Primer Program consists of the Baseworks Primer Course (linear progression) and access to the BASE practice library (free progression)
- Completion of the course is a prerequisite to access the library.
- For the 3-month, 6-month, and 12-month options, these are the total durations of the program.
For example, if you complete the course in 1 month on a 3-month program, you will have 2 more months to access the library. - The Unlimited option includes unlimited access to teh course and 2 years of BASE library access.
For example, if you complete the course in 3 months, you will continue having an unlimited access to the course, and you will have access to the BASE library for 1 year and 9 months.
What is the minimum level of health to practice Baseworks?
Since the online course is asynchronous, you should be able to stand unsupported and get up from the floor on your own. One of the main objectives in Baseworks is on learning to adapt the movements to your unique mobility, energy, and strength abilities. At the preliminary stage of practice in Baseworks you will always be encouraged to practice within your comfortable physical capacity. Please feel free to contact us if you have mobility concerns or chronic conditions.
Can experienced athletes or movement professionals benefit from Baseworks?
Absolutely. Baseworks is designed to accommodate individuals of all athletic levels, from beginners to those adept in any physical practice or movement discipline. What truly matters is your curiosity and willingness to explore new perspectives and take away new transferable and actionable skills.
Whether you’re an athlete, dancer, martial artist, experienced yoga practitioner, or involved in teaching any movement discipline, Baseworks offers valuable insights. Learn more
Is Baseworks for me if I am a total beginner in terms of fitness?
The Baseworks Method is designed to be accessible and safe, even for those with limited physical skills and body awareness, emphasizing step-by-step progress at your own level. It focuses on developing both physical prerequisites and “perceptual skills” like body awareness and conscious control, making movement practices more enjoyable and effective. As a beginner, you can expect enhanced physical abilities, heightened sensory awareness, insights into your unique condition, improved resilience, and mental and emotional benefits. Learn more in this article.
How is Baseworks different from typical fitness, dance, or movement practices?
Many exercise and movement practices focus on physical results – strength, flexibility, specific techniques or conceptual frameworks. Baseworks develops awareness and understanding of movement first, which naturally improves both physical and mental capabilities. While other practices can lead to deeper insights, Baseworks is designed specifically for insight.
We ask all participants—even those with extensive experience in other practices—to approach what we do with fresh eyes. This beginner’s mindset helps maximize learning potential and prevents assumptions that can limit the outcomes.
Can Baseworks replace a workout?
Baseworks Practice is effective for working on Type I fiber-mediated strength, flexibility, and mobility. It improves body awareness, understanding and control over movements. It also has a positive impact on mental states and capacities, stress regulation and sleep quality.
Baseworks Practice does not replace cardio or heavy lifting workouts, however it can greatly improve performance in these types of activities. In this way, the practice is not exhilarating but rather results in a calm state, stable energy—post practice quality.
Baseworks can be used as a primary fitness modality or as a complement to any other activities. Read more
Is Baseworks a mindfulness practice?
While Baseworks does require focus and presence, mindfulness is not the primary purpose of the method.
Mindfulness practices emphasize relaxation and present moment awareness. Baseworks, on the other hand, focuses on increasing your “sensory resolution”—the quality and quantity of what you can notice and be mindful of. People interested in mindfulness often enjoy Baseworks, as they report it helps develop skills useful for those practices.
Please note that we currently require those new to the method to complete the Baseworks Primer Course as a prerequisite to attending most in-person events. The Primer Course and events are sometimes offered together as a combined program. Check out our events directory to see what programs are currently scheduled. If you have any questions or need more information, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Advantages
- Learn the Baseworks Method from the ground up, building a systematic foundation to expand on
- Develop spatial and body awareness
- Expand your movement vocabulary
- Work with structured progressions that connect theory to practical application
- Experience in-depth guidance to practical and experiential concepts
- Practice with precision through detailed online movement breakdowns
- Access to our extensive online Practice library for hundreds of hours of diversified practice
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