Baseworks Primer: An 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.

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Content

10-segment online course

The structured learning path enables you to explore ideas at your own pace while practically integrating what you learn to get the most out of what the practice offers.

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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.

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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

Baseworks Primer Course +
3-month Access to the BASE (Essentials) practice library upon course completion (normally valued at $60)

$220
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$170 Subsidy

6 Month

Baseworks Primer Course +
6-month Access to the BASE (Essentials) practice library upon course completion (normally valued at $120)

$270
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$616 Subsidy

12 Month

Baseworks Primer Course +
12-month Access to the BASE (Essentials) practice library upon course completion (normally valued at $156)

$420
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$1,372 Subsidy

Unlimited

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

Steve
Canada | Entrepreneur

I really enjoyed it. Made me more aware of how my body moves and how it's connected to my brain. Instead of just moving, i focus on how my muscles work and how my body stays balanced. Using holds and "simple" movements (not visibly complex) with focus and control helps me better understand my body's architecture. Being aware of micro and macro movements will be something that i pay attention to throughout the day.

Katharina
Austria | Physicist, photographer

No other practice has encouraged me this much to be aware of my own body, to see and work with my limitations.

Miki
Japan | Dancer, yoga instructor

I think that I deepened my self-analysis and self-understanding through Baseworks because I felt that deepening my daily practice was quite linked to thinking deeply about my direction. I think the biggest difference is that my horizons have expanded and I was able to see my current situation as it is without judging whether it is good or bad.

Anna
Japan

I feel that Baseworks gives you a sense of accomplishment and relaxation over a long period of time, rather than the short-term feeling of accomplishment and relaxation you get from other physical exercises.

Stacey
UK | Educator, special needs advocate

From a physical level, the general condition of my body has improved, especially around my hip/groin/pelvis area where I believe I was very tight. I often attend yoga classes and what I have learnt in Baseworks I also apply now in these classes to engage my whole body to a higher level. Baseworks has taught me a far more in depth account of how to move my body during a yoga class.

Chikara
Japan | Therapist, caregiver

I was doing ball games and martial arts, but I felt that Baseworks was safer than other training in terms of all aspects, such as the Distributed Activation and focusing on the thoracic and lumbar spine.

FAQ

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.

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.

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, an Introductory Track program is a package consisting of an Experienced Track program coupled with the Baseworks Primer Course.

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 get info about our upcoming events, visit this page. To check your eligibility for subsidies, log in to the site. If you have trouble logging in, please contact us.

When you purchase the Baseworks Primer Course as part of an Introductory Track package with an in-person event (e.g., a Study Lab), we specify how much of the course should be completed beforehand. Currently, we require completion of the first 5 segments before the Study Lab, but strongly recommend finishing the entire course.

While designed to fit your schedule, the course includes applied practice. If new to Baseworks, avoid skimming and redo practical lessons multiple times for a better Study Lab experience.

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.

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

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.

In general, Baseworks is suitable for ages above 6 years old. However, the Baseworks Primer course is designed for adults. If you are under 18 years old and wish to enrol, 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. 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.

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

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.

Yes. We currently offer 3 kinds of subsidies.

(1) Regular Practice Subsidies
(2) Financial Assistance Subsidies
(3) Research and Collaboration Subsidies

Learn more here.

Keep in mind that for most of our in-person events, we require those new to the method to complete the Baseworks Primer Course as a prerequisite.  So, the course is a great place to start. If you have any questions or need more information, please don’t hesitate to contact us. You can also check out our events directory for all scheduled in-person activities.

Advantages

  • Learn the Baseworks Method from the ground up, building a systematic foundation to expand on.
  • Develop spatial and body awareness and
  • Refine your understanding of your body and its movement patterns.
  • Expand your movement vocabulary 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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