Cohort Emails — Spring 2026 Study Group Montreal
All participant communications for the Spring 2026 cohort. Each item is ready to copy-paste. Adapted from the Winter 2026 cohort sequence.
Forum Post: Primer Assignments
Section titled “Forum Post: Primer Assignments”Post to: Spring 2026 cohort forum (practice.baseworks.com/groups/montreal-study-group-spring-2026-cohort/forum/) Posted by: Asia Settings: Sticky, Closed Status: Draft — post before Email 01 is sent Winter original: Posted by Asia on 2026/01/06
As a quick reminder, this program is designed to combine in-person sessions with online study through the Baseworks Primer. These two components work in synergy — the online content provides conceptual foundations that directly inform our in-person practice, and vice versa. To help everyone get the most out of the program, we’ve organized specific Primer assignments that correspond with each session.
Here’s the assignment schedule:
Before Session 1 — Saturday, April 4 (9:10-10:50 AM): Complete Segments 1-2 (all 14 lessons through 2.12 Form Practice: Star Form) Total time: approximately 58 minutes
Before Session 2 — Saturday, April 11 (1:10-2:50 PM): Complete Segment 3 lessons 3.1-3.8 (8 lessons through 3.8 Applied Practice Lab: Converge) Total time for new material: approximately 56 minutes
Before Session 3 — Saturday, April 18 (9:10-10:50 AM): Complete the rest of Segment 3 lessons 3.9-3.14 (6 lessons through 3.14 Baseworks Focus vs Traditional Exercise Goals) Total time for new material: approximately 43 minutes
Before Session 4 — Saturday, April 25 (9:10-10:50 AM): Complete Segment 4 (all 12 lessons through 4.12 Applied Practice Lab: Intensity Modification - Effort 2) Total time for new material: approximately 87 minutes
Before Session 5 — Saturday, May 2 (12:10-1:50 PM): Complete Segment 5 lessons 5.1-5.4 (4 lessons through 5.4 Applied Practice Lab: Transit) Total time for new material: approximately 29 minutes
Before Session 6 — Saturday, May 9 (12:10-1:50 PM): Complete the rest of Segment 5 lessons 5.5-5.8 (4 lessons through 5.8 Applied Practice Lab: Equate) Total time for new material: approximately 27 minutes
Session 7 — Saturday, May 16 (12:10-1:50 PM): No new assignment
These are the Primer lessons you’ll want to complete by the start of that session.
Note: Only the Practice lessons require you to do full physical practice. The Theory and Practice Key Points content can be watched anywhere — during your commute, in a cafe, on a lunch break. We’ve included the time details so you can estimate your commitment and plan accordingly.
Please stay on this assignment schedule. It establishes the foundation for all our in-person sessions.
If you have any questions about the assignments or accessing the Primer content, feel free to post them here.
Group Feed Post: Assignment Schedule Announcement
Section titled “Group Feed Post: Assignment Schedule Announcement”Title: Primer Assignment Schedule — Spring 2026 Post after: The forum post above is live
The Primer assignment schedule is now posted in the forum. It covers what to complete before each session, with time estimates so you can plan ahead. Please review it at your earliest convenience.
Email 01: Welcome and First Assignment
Section titled “Email 01: Welcome and First Assignment”Subject: Before We Meet on Saturday — Your First Assignment and Everything You Need to Know Preheader: Your first Primer assignment, preparation guide, calendar subscription, and participation questionnaire before Saturday. Send to: All enrolled Spring 2026 participants Sent: 2026-04-02 Status: Sent HTML version: email-01-final.html Full documentation: Email 01 — Final Documentation
Hey {{contact.first_name}},
Once again, we’d like to welcome you to the Spring 2026 Smart Movement Study Program. We’re looking forward to meeting you at Proto Studio the day after tomorrow, on Saturday, April 4th.
We’ve posted the full Primer assignment schedule to the cohort forum. It covers what to complete before each of the seven sessions, with time estimates so you can plan your week.
Your First Assignment
Before Session 1 this Saturday, April 4 (9:10–10:50 AM), complete Segments 1–2: all 14 lessons through 2.12 Form Practice: Star Form. Total time is approximately 58 minutes.
Only the “Practice” and “Applied Practice Lab” lessons require physical practice. “Theory,” “Concept,” and “Key Points” content can be watched anywhere — during your commute, in a cafe, on a lunch break.
Why This Matters
When everyone arrives having completed the same material, we can use our time together efficiently and build on shared foundations. Participants who follow the assignment schedule consistently come away with the deepest understanding of the material.
We encourage you to use the forum to communicate with each other, pose questions, and share what you’re experiencing. This is your space to connect with your cohort between sessions.
Read the Preparation Guide
We’ve put together a full guide covering what to expect, how to prepare, what to bring, venue details, and other information relevant to your sessions. We recommend reading through it before Saturday.
Participation Waiver
As part of our standard policy, all participants are required to complete a participation waiver before attending. The waiver covers the terms related to the venue, our obligations, and participant responsibility.
We recommend reading through it carefully and completing it in advance so we can get started smoothly on Saturday. You’ll have the option to receive a copy via email upon completion, and we recommend keeping one for your records.
Add to Your Calendar
Subscribe to the Study Group calendar so session times and studio details stay up to date on your phone or computer.
→ Google Calendar | Apple / Outlook
Participation Questionnaire
Before our first session together, please fill out the Participation Questionnaire on your dashboard. It helps us understand your background so we can approach each session with the right context.
If you have any questions before your session, please don’t hesitate to reply to this email.
Group Post: Session Schedule and Preparation Guide
Section titled “Group Post: Session Schedule and Preparation Guide”Post to: Spring 2026 cohort group activity feed (practice.baseworks.com/groups/montreal-study-group-spring-2026-cohort/) Post after: Email 01 is sent Status: Draft — ready to post
We’ve also just sent an email to everyone with your first Primer assignment and other details before Saturday. If you haven’t seen it yet, please check your inbox.
Here is the full session schedule with times and studio numbers:
Session 1 — Saturday, April 4 | 9:10–10:50 AM | Studio 1 Session 2 — Saturday, April 11 | 1:10–2:50 PM | Studio 2 Session 3 — Saturday, April 18 | 9:10–10:50 AM | Studio 2 Session 4 — Saturday, April 25 | 9:10–10:50 AM | Studio 1 Session 5 — Saturday, May 2 | 12:10–1:50 PM | Studio 1 Session 6 — Saturday, May 9 | 12:10–1:50 PM | Studio 2 Session 7 — Saturday, May 16 | 12:10–1:50 PM | Studio 2
All sessions are at Proto Studio, 11th Floor, 5333 Av. Casgrain, Montreal. The studio number varies by session, so please check which one before you arrive.
We’ve also put together a preparation guide that covers what to expect, how to prepare, what to bring, and venue details. We recommend reading through it before your first session: https://practice.baseworks.com/preparation-guide-sg/
Group Post: Before This Morning — Waiver and Questionnaire
Section titled “Group Post: Before This Morning — Waiver and Questionnaire”Title: Before This Morning — Waiver and Questionnaire Post to: Spring 2026 cohort group activity feed (practice.baseworks.com/groups/montreal-study-group-spring-2026-cohort/) Post on: April 4, 2026 (morning, before Session 1) Status: Ready to post
Quick follow-up to the email we sent on Thursday (“Before We Meet on Saturday — Your First Assignment and Everything You Need to Know”).
Two things before this morning:
Participation Waiver — if you haven’t completed it yet, we recommend that you please do so before you arrive. Participation in the study group requires a completed waiver as part of our standard policy. It also covers liability for the venue. It only takes a few minutes.
→ https://forms.gle/EpvusGE6MGGGCD6Z6
Participation Questionnaire — if you have a moment, filling this out before your session is helpful. When we have a better overview of everyone’s background, it helps us approach the material in the most effective way for the group.
→ https://practice.baseworks.com/members/me/background/
See you shortly.
Email 02: Reminder Before Session 2
Section titled “Email 02: Reminder Before Session 2”Subject: Before We Meet This Saturday — Session 2 Assignment Preheader: Your next assignment, Session 1 summary, and a note on catching up before Saturday. Sent: 2026-04-08 Format: Plain text (no HTML version) Status: Sent
Hi everyone,
A reminder before we meet again this Saturday, April 11 (1:10–2:50 PM, Studio 2).
Your assignment for Session 2: complete Segment 3, lessons 3.1 through 3.8 (through Applied Practice Lab: Converge). This is approximately 56 minutes of new material. This segment introduces the foci — the different dynamics that organize how the forms are practiced. You’ll also encounter new forms.
As always, only the Practice and Applied Practice Lab lessons require full physical practice. The Concept, Key Points, and Theory content can be watched anywhere.
If you haven’t yet completed Assignment 1 (Segments 1–2), we’d encourage you to work through that first. Each assignment builds directly on the previous one, and the concepts and forms from Segments 1–2 are the foundation for everything that follows. Completing them isn’t only about staying on schedule. It’s about the in-person sessions and subsequent material making sense when you actually get to them.
We’ve posted a detailed summary of Session 1 to the forum, covering everything we practiced and discussed. It also includes the details for Assignment 2. You can find it here: https://practice.baseworks.com/groups/montreal-study-group-spring-2026-cohort/forum/discussion/session-1-summary-foundations-first-contact/#post-22186
And for the full assignment schedule: https://practice.baseworks.com/groups/montreal-study-group-spring-2026-cohort/forum/discussion/primer-assignments-2/#post-22127
If you have questions about the material or are running into anything on the platform, post in the forum — we check & respond regularly.
See you Saturday,
Patrick
Email 03: Reminder Before Session 3
Section titled “Email 03: Reminder Before Session 3”Subject: Before We Meet This Saturday — Session 3 Assignment Preheader: Your next assignment, Session 2 summary, and a reminder on keeping earlier forms active. Sent: 2026-04-16 Format: Plain text (no HTML version) Status: Sent
Hi everyone,
A reminder before we meet again this Saturday, April 18 (9:10–10:50 AM, Studio 2).
The Session 2 summary is now posted to the forum. It covers the trajectory of the program, the Converge and Ascend foci, the seven forms we practiced, and the questions raised in the discussion. Worth a read before Saturday if you want to revisit anything: https://practice.baseworks.com/groups/montreal-study-group-spring-2026-cohort/forum/discussion/session-2-summary-trajectory-converge-ascend/#post-22210
Your assignment for Session 3: complete the rest of Segment 3, lessons 3.9 through 3.14. Approximately 43 minutes of new material. This segment covers the remaining foci, Inflect and Intent, along with the relationship between Baseworks Focus and traditional exercise goals. It’s one of the more conceptual segments, and as usual, the distinctions in it feed directly into what we do in person.
As always, only the Practice and Applied Practice Lab lessons need physical practice. The Concept, Key Points, and Theory content can be watched anywhere.
The forms from Sessions 1 and 2 continue alongside the new material. Smart Revisit is the main tool for keeping that earlier work active. The PrimerPrint curve on your dashboard shows your current ratio of new study to revisit.
Full assignment schedule, if you need it: https://practice.baseworks.com/groups/montreal-study-group-spring-2026-cohort/forum/discussion/primer-assignments-2/#post-22127
If anything comes up about the material or the platform, post in the forum and we’ll respond.
See you Saturday,
Patrick
Email 04: Reminder Before Session 4
Section titled “Email 04: Reminder Before Session 4”Subject: Before We Meet This Saturday — Session 4 Assignment Send by: Wednesday, April 22 (3 days before Session 4)
Hi everyone,
Reminder before Session 4 this Saturday, April 25 (9:10-10:50 AM).
Your assignment: complete all of Segment 4 (lessons 4.1 through 4.12, Applied Practice Lab: Intensity Modification - Effort 2). This is the largest assignment of the program at approximately 87 minutes of new material.
Given the length, you may want to spread this one across a few days rather than doing it all in one sitting. The Practice and Applied Practice Lab portions require physical practice. The Concept, Key Points, and Theory content can be done anywhere.
See you Saturday,
Patrick
Email 05: Reminder Before Session 5
Section titled “Email 05: Reminder Before Session 5”Subject: Before We Meet This Saturday — Session 5 Assignment Send by: Wednesday, April 29 (3 days before Session 5)
Hi everyone,
Reminder before Session 5 this Saturday, May 2 (12:10-1:50 PM).
Your assignment: complete Segment 5 lessons 5.1 through 5.4 (Applied Practice Lab: Transit). Approximately 29 minutes of new material — one of the lighter weeks.
See you Saturday,
Patrick
Email 06: Reminder Before Session 6
Section titled “Email 06: Reminder Before Session 6”Subject: Before We Meet This Saturday — Session 6 Assignment Send by: Wednesday, May 6 (3 days before Session 6)
Hi everyone,
Reminder before Session 6 this Saturday, May 9 (12:10-1:50 PM).
Your assignment: complete the rest of Segment 5, lessons 5.5 through 5.8 (Applied Practice Lab: Equate). Approximately 27 minutes of new material.
See you Saturday,
Patrick
Email 07: Before Final Session
Section titled “Email 07: Before Final Session”Subject: Final Session This Saturday — No New Assignment Send by: Wednesday, May 13 (3 days before Session 7)
Hi everyone,
Our final session is this Saturday, May 16 (12:10-1:50 PM).
No new Primer assignment this week. We’ll use this session to bring together everything we’ve covered over the past six weeks.
See you Saturday,
Patrick