Smart Movement Study Lab

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

September 27-28, 2025

Weekend immersion

Evening + Full Day

Sat 16:30–19:30 • Sun 09:00–17:00

Martha Graham Center of Contemporary Dance

55 Bethune St, New York City

Online Prep + Pre/Post-event Support

Included with registration

Transform How You Think & Move

Discover a new way to move more consciously, by sharpening how you sense and think about movement.

Clear Movement Foundation

Struggling to understand your body’s movements? Build a solid movement vocabulary foundation to expand your skills with confidence.

Refined Movement Patterns

Frustrated by repetitive habits or discomfort in exercise or daily life? Refine how you move by identifying and adjusting your body’s patterns with practical guidance.

Smarter Movement Skills

Want to move better but don’t know where to start? Expand your movement vocabulary through structured exercises that make theory easy to apply.

Deeper Body Awareness

Feeling clumsy/disembodied? Develop a deeper sense of how your body works, noticing subtle cues to improve sensitivity and control.

Guided Prep & Support

Lost in drop-in or group class settings? Experience personalized group sessions with direct guidance from Baseworks founders, enhanced by our extensive online Primer Course & forum to prepare and deepen your practice.

Science-Backed Method

Overwhelmed by ambiguous fitness & movement approaches? 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 (Evening Session)

Welcome & Orientation: Discovering the Baseworks Method
16:30–17:00

Overview of principles, goals, and materials to set up focused practice.

Building Movement Awareness
17:00–18:15

Foundational forms emphasizing sensory awareness and conscious control.

Break
18:15–18:30

Exploring Movement Patterns
18:30–19:30

Deepen practice; recognize and refine individual movement habits.

Day 2: Integration (Full Day)

Refining Movement & Body Adaptation
09:00–10:30

Enhance precision building on Saturday's foundation, then tailor movements to your body's mobility, flexibility, and energy.

Sustaining & Connecting Movement
10:45–12:15

Practice moderation and continuity to sustain engagement, then link forms into coherent cycles to improve fluidity.

Lunch Break
12:15–13:15

Movement Analysis & Transferability
13:15–15:15

Exercise to notice movement habits & how apply Baseworks principles to other practices and daily life.

Break
15:15–15:30

Perspective & Physical Intelligence: Reflecting on Growth
15:30–17:00

Group reflection on capability growth and next steps.

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

Included: Complete Baseworks Primer Course Access

Study Lab participants receive full access to the complete 10-segment Baseworks Primer course featuring 78 video lessons and practical exercises. This comprehensive learning path prepares you for the weekend and supports continued development.
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Segment 1
Orientation
Develop awareness of your movement patterns and learn new approaches to body control.​
Segment 2
Forms
Master individual movement forms - the building blocks of Baseworks practice
Segment 3
Focus
Develop goal-setting skills that enhance movement quality awareness
Segment 4
Intensity Modification
Learn to adapt any movement based on your current physical and mental state
Segment 5
Movement Transitions
Explore fluidity within forms and connections between them
Segment 6
Ignition
Discover systematic approaches to beginning practice sessions
Segment 7
Assimilation
Learn techniques for processing and integrating practice outcomes
Segment 8
Cycling
Alternating between different practice aspects and perspectives.
Segment 9
Journaling
Develop methods for documenting experiences and tracking progress
Segment 10
Sustainability & Outcomes
Establish sustainable practice patterns that 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 convenience of online preparation with the irreplaceable value of founder-led, in-person guidance. You'll convert theoretical understanding into embodied skills through real-time feedback and personalized instruction.

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:

Asia Shcherbakova

Co-Developer & Research Associate​

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:

A Space for Exploration

Martha Graham Center of Contemporary Dance

Martha Graham revolutionized movement education by developing a technique based on the fundamental principles of breathing, contraction, and release—the ever-present pulsations of life itself.

This pedagogical approach aligns perfectly with Baseworks’ commitment to conscious, transformative physical learning. Like Martha Graham’s work, Baseworks explores the nuanced relationship between tension and relaxation, effort and ease.

The Martha Graham Center continues to be a beacon for innovative movement education, reflecting our shared values of transformative physical learning.

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
2004-2009
Foundation

Developed to Address the Gaps​

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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2009-2020
10,000+ Students

Scientific Grounding

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. ​
Baseworks scientific validation
2016-2020
Research-Based

Refined to Reduce Ambiguity and Improve Efficacy​

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.​
Baseworks digital innovation
2020-2022
Tech-Enhanced

Digital Expansion and Enhancement​

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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2023 →
Research-Driven

From Body Awareness to Physical Intelligence​

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 intensive hybrid format combines online preparation with hands-on practice. Here's who connects most with this approach.

This program is designed for those who...

Value Immersive Learning Experiences

Thrive in intensive, focused weekends over periodic learning sessions and want deep dive exploration rather than surface-level introductions.

Are Committed to Pre-Study Preparation

Willing to complete 5 hours of online preparation to maximize weekend effectiveness and arrive ready for hands-on application.

Seek Experiential Learning Beyond Online Education

Value the integration of theoretical knowledge with tactile, embodied practice to bridge the gap between understanding and experiencing.

Value Continuing Education Pathways

Interested in post-event development opportunities, advanced training options, and ongoing community connections.

Are Open to Methodology Over Technique

Focus on understanding principles and systematic approaches rather than memorizing specific exercises or choreographed routines.

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 hands-on 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
$370
Included highlights:
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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.

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