Smart Movement Study Lab

Join a 2-day immersion in London to experience a systematic approach to deconstruct your movement habits and learn to better sense and understand your body.

October 11-12, 2025

Weekend immersion

Two Full Days

Sat 10:30–17:30 • Sun 10:30–17:30

Somers Town Center

134 Chalton Street, London, United Kingdom

Online Prep + Pre/Post-event Support

Included with registration

Transform How You Think & Move

Clear Movement Foundation

Build a solid movement vocabulary foundation to expand your skills with confidence.

Refined Movement Patterns

Refine how you move by identifying and adjusting your movement patterns with practical guidance.

Smarter Movement Skills

Expand your movement vocabulary through structured techniques that make theory easy to apply.

Deeper Body Awareness

Develop a deeper sense of how your body works, noticing subtle cues to improve coordination, sensitivity and control.

Guided Prep & Support

Experience personalized group sessions with direct guidance from Baseworks founders, enhanced by our extensive online Primer Course & forum to prep and deepen your practice.

Science-Grounded

Discover an original, science-based method that simplifies understanding your body’s movements in a clear & accessible way.

Weekend Schedule

A focused two-part format—foundation on Saturday, integration on Sunday.

Day 1: Foundations

Welcome & Orientation
10:30–11:00

Intro to Baseworks, covering principles, goals, and considerations for the weekend.

Building Movement Awareness
11:00–12:30

Introduction to Baseworks forms, emphasizing sensory awareness and conscious control to develop body awareness.

Movement Patterns
12:30–13:30

Deepen practice by recognizing and refining individual movement habits through guided exercises.

Lunch Break
13:30–14:30

Refining Movement
14:30–17:00

Techniques for maintaining engagement through moderated intensity and adaptive movement strategies.

Wrap-Up & Informal Q&A
17:00–17:30

Group discussion to reflect on the day’s practice & Q&A.

Day 2: Integration

Sustaining & Connecting Movement
10:30–11:30

Practice moderation and continuity to sustain engagement, linking movements to improve fluidity and coordination.

Integration
11:30–12:30

Refining movement patterns, focusing on integrating sensory awareness and conscious control into dynamic practice.

Patterns & Habits
12:30–13:30

Group work for observation to identify personal movement habits (from day 1 practice), with real-time feedback from instructors.

Lunch Break
13:30–14:30

Applying Baseworks Principles
14:30–16:30

Group work in understanding the Baseworks principles and their revelance to other movement practices and daily life.

Perspective & Physical Intelligence
16:30–17:30

Group discussion on the experience, physical intelligence development, and next steps.

Schedule may be adjusted based on group participation dynamics to optimize learning experience.

Baseworks Primer Course Access

The Baseworks Primer course, featuring 78 theoretical and practical video lessons, complements the the study lab to maximize your gains and learning outcomes.
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Segment 1
Orientation
Course objectives, addressing "our" pain points and desired outcomes.
Segment 2
Forms
Intro to "form practice" as an entry point to the key Baseworks movement principles
Segment 3
Focus
Develop Baseworks-specific goal-setting skills to enhance movement quality and awareness
Segment 4
Intensity Modification
Learn to adapt any movement based on your current physical and mental state
Segment 5
Movement Transitions
Explore Baseworks-specific movement fluidity for better awareness, strength, and control
Segment 6
Ignition
Intro to techniques for enhancing how to approach practice sessions
Segment 7
Assimilation
Techniques developed for processing and integrating practice outcomes
Segment 8
Cycling
Alternating between different practice aspects and perspectives.
Segment 9
Journaling
Documenting experiences and tracking progress to stimulate skill development
Segment 10
Sustainability & Outcomes
Learning outcome timelines and how to establish sustainable practice to fit your schedule​

Complete Learning Experience​

10

Segments

78

Learning Units

∞

Practice Based

24/7

Self-Paced

What Makes This Learning Format Unique?​

This hybrid approach is rare in movement education—combining the irreplaceable value of founder-led, in-person guidance with online preparation. The online program primes you to get the most out of the in-person experience.

Hybrid Online→In-Person Methodology

Small Group, Founder-Led

Science-Grounded Approach

Newcomer-Friendly Progression

Practical ✖ Theoretical Learning

Complete Learning Ecosystem

Meet Your Study Lab Instructors

Learn directly from the founders and developers of Baseworks

Patrick Oancia

Founder & Co-Developer

Baseworks founder with over 30 years of experience in education, movement & contemplative practices. Established interdisciplinary movement studios in Tokyo, serving an attendance of over half a million students from 2003 through innovative educational programs.

Background:

Ksenia Asia Shcherbakova

Director of Research​

Biologist with expertise in human genetics & neuroscience. Asia “reverse engineered” the Baseworks method from a scientific perspective, creating educational frameworks that explain the neuroscience behind its applications.

Expertise:

Space for Exploration

Somers Town Center

The Somers Town Community Sports Centre, situated in Camden, London, has been a vital community space since its inception. Its history of bringing people together to engage, connect, and grow through shared physical learning experiences aligns with the Baseworks Method’s focus on collaborative exploration of movement and body awareness.

Insights from the Practice

Discover perspectives and insights from our community of practitioners

The Art of Being Comfortable

Discovering comfort and ease within challenging positions and situations

Shutting Down Your Mind

Learning to quiet mental chatter and find presence in the moment

Intention and Awareness

Developing mindful attention throughout your movement practice

Understanding Habitual Movement

Explore how our movement patterns shape our daily experience and practice

Progress and Acceptance

Balancing the desire for growth with acceptance of where you are now

Two Kinds of Freedom

Experiencing both physical and cognitive freedom, and trust in one’s senses

The Art of Being Comfortable

Discovering comfort and ease within challenging positions and situations

Shutting Down Your Mind

Learning to quiet mental chatter and find presence in the moment

Intention and Awareness

Developing mindful attention throughout your movement practice

Understanding Habitual Movement

Explore how our movement patterns shape our daily experience and practice

Progress and Acceptance

Balancing the desire for growth with acceptance of where you are now

Two Kinds of Freedom

Experiencing both physical and cognitive freedom, and trust in one’s senses

Built from Real Bodies, Not Theory

Baseworks is a training methodology that emerged by questioning conventional fitness/movement approaches. Over 20 years of observing 10,000+ students revealed consistent patterns that can be traced to contemporary movement science and neuroscience research—forming our Physical Intelligence framework.​
Baseworks conception as a reaction
Developed to Address the Gaps 2004-2009​
The method was created to fix issues in traditional fitness: inconsistent training, unclear progression, and minimal emphasis on foundational skills and long-term physical health.​
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Refined to Reduce Ambiguity and Improve Efficacy 2009-2020
Over a decade at the Tokyo flagship studio, the method was fine-tuned with thousands of learners to make movement instruction clearer, ensuring safe skill development for everyone, especially those with low body awareness
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Scientific Grounding 2016-2020
The unique practices developed during refinement were analyzed to align the method with modern movement science, neuroscience, and embodied cognition research, forming the Baseworks Movement Principles.​
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Practice Platform Development 2020-2022
Since 2017, we explored online formats, filmed the full Baseworks movement syllabus in Tokyo during the pandemic, and launched an online platform with video-based educational formats, progress tracking, and support for both online-only and hybrid learning.​
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Physical Education to Physical Intelligence 2023 →
We continue offering the method to people of all backgrounds while pursuing interdisciplinary research and discussions with experts in education, neuroscience, exercise physiology, philosophy, musicology, and related fields, developing new educational formats and frameworks.

Who is this for?

This program is designed for those who...

Want to Improve Movement Skills

Learn specific techniques to build a better movement vocabulary, supporting daily life and other physical practices.

Want to Unlearn Repetitive Movement Habits

Discover how to identify and adjust inefficient and unconscious movement patterns to reduce strain and improve ease of movement across all activities.

Want to Enhance Better Control, Awareness & Sensitivity

Develop the ability to notice subtle physical cues, such as not-so-obvious muscle tension and joint compression, to improve control and coordination.

Want to Apply Science-Grounded Movement Principles

Gain a clear understanding of how to apply neuroscience-grounded strategies to enhance physical performance and physical Intelligence, making movement more intentional and effective.

Want Hands-On, Personalized Learning

Thrive in an immersive, in-person setting with real-time feedback, combined with online preparation and post event follow-up for a tailored and impactful learning experience.

This format isn't built for those seeking...

Drop-in workshop experiences without preparation

Traditional fitness instruction or choreographed routines

Weekend entertainment rather than intensive study

Immediate physical results or fitness gains

One-time experiences without follow-up learning

Academic theory without practice

Hybrid Learning Model:

This unique format combines online preparation, intensive weekend practice, and follow-up resources. Active participation throughout the entire learning program is essential for the best results.

Registration

Weekend Immersion + Pre-Study & Pre/Post-event support
US $360
pay once or 2 x $180/mo*
US $360
Save US$212
*Limited to the first 10 Enrolments
Included highlights:
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*For instalment payments, the 2nd payment will be charged one month after purchase.

Limited Availability
Spots are limited to ensure personalized attention and an optimal learning experience.
Early registration recommended.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the Baseworks Primer Course and beyond

The Baseworks Method is not a fitness program – it’s Physical Intelligence training designed as a shortcut to acquire physical intelligence skills. We focus on movement planning and body awareness rather than targeting muscles. Our methodology helps you develop conscious control over movement patterns through systematic training of sensory awareness. This Study Lab weekend serves as your introduction to the Baseworks Method in an immersive, hands-on environment.

No prior experience is required. The Baseworks Method is designed for individuals of any background. Unlike most exercise methods or movement modalities that assume physical ability, our approach helps anyone understand their unique body step-by-step, regardless of starting point.

All participants must complete 5 hours of pre-study material (1st 5 segments of the online course) before the Baseworks Study Lab weekend, which is very doable. This important online preparation ensures everyone starts on the same page, enhancing the in-person experience and allowing us to dive deeper into practical applications during our time together.

Physical Intelligence (PQ) refers to intuitive understanding and comfort with your body. This includes interpreting sensory signals, maintaining posture, and learning movements consciously. Most methods target muscles, but we target the conscious step in movement production – movement planning.

This is our core framework that you’ll experience directly during the Study Lab. ‘Sense’ develops body awareness and sensory resolution. ‘Control’ builds conscious movement planning abilities. ‘Adapt’ teaches you to modify patterns based on your current state. Each aspect works bidirectionally to enhance Physical Intelligence.

Baseworks emphasizes awareness of limitations as a starting point for development. Our in-person format allows for real-time modifications and personalized guidance. However, always consult healthcare providers for specific medical concerns before attending.

While people interested in these practices can benefit from Baseworks, we don’t categorize ourselves under conventional fitness/wellness methods. We focus specifically on Physical Intelligence (PQ) – developing intuitive understanding of your body through movement planning rather than traditional categories.

Absolutely. The Study Lab is designed to accommodate individuals of all athletic levels. What truly matters is your curiosity and willingness to explore new perspectives. Whether you’re an athlete, dancer, martial artist, experienced yoga practitioner, or movement teacher, the hands-on Study Lab format offers valuable insights you can immediately apply.

Your registration includes the complete weekend program, all materials and equipment needed for sessions, light refreshments during breaks, and access to a follow-up digital resource package. You’ll also receive information about continuing your Baseworks journey after the Study Lab.

The Study Lab provides hands-on experience that makes the broader Baseworks Method more accessible. After the weekend, you’ll be well-prepared to engage with our online practice platform, future workshops, intensives, and advanced training programs. You’ll also receive follow-up resources and information about continuing education opportunities.