Spring 2026 Study Group — Landing Page Copy Discussion
Archived — working document, supersededThis file is a mix of live copy snapshots (as of 2026-03-08), proposed Round 2 edits marked in red, and a change log. Do not treat as a reference for current copy. The proposed changes may or may not have been applied to Elementor. For the actual live copy, see:
- Spring 2026 Study Group — Live Page Copy — current EN copy (last synced 2026-03-13)
- Spring 2026 Study Group — Live Page Copy (FR) — current FR copy
Change Log
Section titled “Change Log”| Date | Section | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-25 | Enrollment | Pricing tiers populated; CAD estimates added with tax |
| 2026-02-26 | Hero | Subheadline updated to “Spring 2026 Cohort”; Proto Studio removed from supporting line, replaced with “Mile End” |
| 2026-02-26 | The Gap | ”intelligence” replaced with “kind of understanding”; closing line revised per Asia edit |
| 2026-02-26 | Who Tends to Find This Useful | New section added replacing “This program is for you if” bullet list; four-paragraph prose structure with movement educators paragraph |
| 2026-02-26 | What to Expect | Proto Studio removed from body copy; replaced with “a dedicated movement space in Mile End”; venue to be featured separately below session schedule |
| 2026-02-26 | Is This Right For You | Restructured from bullet lists to prose subheadings (Personal Condition / Time Commitment / Program Objectives); mental condition added; FAQ redirects added for both Personal Condition and Time Commitment; time commitment reframed positively |
| 2026-02-26 | What You’ll Develop | Rewritten from 6 tracked-change bullets to 4 clean bullets; removed movement vocabulary bullet; tightened language throughout; “maladaptive patterns” and “off” resolved |
| 2026-02-26 | Online Component — Baseworks Primer | Section expanded: Smart Practice and forum features added; cohort forum vs. Primer Community Forum distinction clarified; Primer access and extension terms added |
| 2026-02-26 | FAQ — Time Commitment | Answer rewritten; Primer access/extension details moved to Primer section; spreading-assignments recommendation added |
| 2026-02-26 | Enrollment | Registration deadline line added (closes 5 days before program start) |
| 2026-03-02 | Hero (supporting line) | ✅ LIVE — “ready to go deeper” → “want to understand how their body actually moves” — voice guide flags “go deeper” as wellness marketing language. Confirmed by both Patrick and Ksenia. |
| 2026-03-02 | The Gap (body, para 1) | ✅ LIVE (Ksenia’s version) — “Most physical practices” → “Most approaches to physical education” — Ksenia kept the original sentence order (preserved the key tagline structure “not about what you do but about how you do it”) and narrowed the reference to avoid positioning against specific disciplines like Pilates or dance. Full reorder not applied. |
| 2026-03-02 | Who Tends to Find This Useful | ✅ LIVE — “expands their toolkit in ways” → “adds precision and analytical depth” — removes metaphor per voice guide (no metaphors). Confirmed by both. |
| 2026-03-02 | What You’ll Develop (bullet 2) | ✗ NOT APPLIED — Ksenia noted that “Spatial and body awareness” is one of the key PODs (points of distinction) and should not be collapsed into the self-regulation bullet. Kept as: “Spatial and body awareness that transfers beyond the practice space, into everything you do.” The “practice space” term flagging remains an open question. |
| 2026-03-10 | Multiple sections | Synced copy doc to live page: pricing updated (excl. tax, new amounts, “Subsidy” column, 4-day close); “Community Testimonials” → “From the Community” with updated subtitle; Steve moved to Past Cohorts section; “Hear from Study Group Participants” → “Past Cohorts · Montreal”; registration close changed from 5 to 4 days |
| 2026-03-10 | FAQ — Language | Answer rewritten — establishes English as primary (international initiative), recommends good working command of English, notes French captions and forum option for Montreal |
| 2026-03-10 | FAQ — Physical background | Question “What level of physical fitness is required?” → “What physical background do I need?” Answer revised: “gym training” → “strength training”, removed “elite athlete” framing, “positions” → “specific body positions”, “right fit at this time” → “right starting point” |
| 2026-03-10 | Is This Right For You | Subheading “Is This Right For You?” → “Is This the Right Program for You?“ |
| 2026-03-10 | Community Testimonials | Title “Comments from Our Community” → “From the Community” |
| 2026-03-10 | Instructors | Section heading “Instructors” → “Who You’ll Work With” — describes the relationship rather than assigning a role label |
| 2026-03-10 | Tagline / Testimonials | ”In Their Own Words” → “What Changes” — less sensational, more direct |
| 2026-03-10 | Who Tends to Find This Useful | Card 4 (“WHAT MATTERS”) pulled out of card structure into a standalone closing line beneath the three cards; uses Approach C wording |
| 2026-03-10 | Online Component — Baseworks Primer | Subheading rewritten: “12 hours of guided learning across 79 lessons, designed to work hand-in-hand with the in-person sessions” → “10 segments · 79 lessons · Smart Practice, cohort forum, and community forum — the conceptual companion to your in-person work”; platform lead-in rewritten: “The platform is built to support ongoing practice, not just passive viewing” → “The platform is built to directly reinforce what you learn in person — each feature plays a specific role in how the program works” — removes negative framing, positions platform as integral to program efficacy; intro paragraph: “everything we do in the room together” → “everything you practice in person” — removes metaphorical “room”, shifts to second person |
| 2026-03-10 | Who Tends to Find This Useful | Label “WHO THIS IS FOR” → “PARTICIPANTS”; heading “Who tends to find this useful” → “Who This Resonates With” — removes repetition between label and heading, stronger heading that maintains self-selection intent |
| 2026-03-10 | Pricing | Registration note rewritten as single flowing sentence: “Registration closes four days before the program begins — or earlier, if the cohort reaches capacity.” |
| 2026-03-10 | What You’ll Develop | Section label “TAKEAWAYS” → “OUTCOMES” — cleaner, more precise |
| 2026-03-10 | What to Expect | ”a dedicated movement space” → “a space dedicated to movement education” — describes the environment’s purpose rather than labeling it as a studio or movement space |
| 2026-03-12 | Hero | Supporting line reframed: “want to understand how their body actually moves” → “want to refine how they perceive and control their own movement” — builds on existing foundation rather than implying deficit |
| 2026-03-12 | Hero badges | Language badge added: “Language · English” |
| 2026-03-12 | Venue | ”Proto Studio” hyperlinked to protostudio.ca; “dedicated to movement” → “dedicated to movement education” |
| 2026-03-12 | Pricing | Week 1 extended to Mar 7–16 (was 7–13); tiers restructured to 4 rows: Mar 7–16, 17–21, 22–28, Full Price Mar 29 – Apr 1; “Best Price” label removed from Week 1 |
| 2026-03-08 | All sections | Live snapshot taken — note updated to reflect current published page content. Key differences from earlier draft: session times changed (100 min each, starting :10 past the hour); Venue section added with Proto Studio address and description; Hero badge structure documented; Tagline/“In Their Own Words” section uses Althea/Morten/Daria video testimonials; Community testimonials populated with actual names and quotes; Asia’s bio shortened (human genetics removed); FAQ “How does the combination of in-person and online work?” not on live page; FAQ order adjusted; “What if I miss a session?” answer softened; Enrollment section updated with full live copy including participation terms note. |
Proposed Edits — 2026-03-08 (Round 2)
Section titled “Proposed Edits — 2026-03-08 (Round 2)”Flagged by Patrick for Ksenia’s review. Voice guide references noted. Current live text preserved in the sections below; proposed changes listed here for comparison.
[x] 1. FAQ — “What is the total time commitment?” — Factual correction
Current: “The program includes 7 in-person sessions (14 hours of hands-on practice)” Proposed: “The program includes 7 in-person sessions (12 hours of hands-on practice)” Reason: Sessions are 100 minutes each (per schedule). 7 × 100 min ≈ 12 hours. The In-Person Sessions header already says “12 hours.” FAQ should match.
[x] 2. Community Testimonials — header subline
Current: “Join thousands who have benefited from training in Baseworks” Proposed: “Comments from practitioners across Baseworks programs” Reason: Voice guide: use “practice/practise” not “train/training” for Baseworks activity. “Join thousands” leans sales-adjacent.
[x] 3. Online Component — Cohort Forum — negative framing
Current: “A genuine learning resource, not a comment thread.” Proposed: “A genuine learning resource, with direct exchange between you, your cohort, and us.” Reason: Voice guide principle 2 — describe what it IS, not what it isn’t. (Note: “detailed” was considered but creates an echo with “detailed responses” in the prior sentence.)
[x] 4. Tagline — Morten testimonial descriptor — “holistic”
Current: “On adopting a holistic, long-term approach to physical well-being, enhancing comfort, and opening the mind to sustainable practices” Proposed: “On developing a long-term approach to physical well-being, enhancing comfort, and opening the mind to sustainable practices” Reason: “Holistic” is on the explicit avoid list in the voice guide.
[x] 5. Is This Right For You — Personal Condition — negative framing
Current: “This is an active learning program — not therapeutic or rehabilitative in nature. If you’re in a recovery phase or managing a physical or mental health condition, our FAQ below addresses whether this program may be a good fit.” Proposed: “This is an active learning program focused on movement study. If you’re in a recovery phase or managing a physical or mental health condition, our FAQ below addresses whether this program may be a good fit.” Reason: Voice guide principle 2 — lead with what it IS. Removes “not therapeutic or rehabilitative” without losing the redirect to FAQ.
[x] 6. Is This Right For You — Program Objectives — negative framing
Current: “The focus here is awareness, understanding, and movement study — not outcomes comparable to conventional fitness, dance, yoga, or Pilates training. It rewards patience, curiosity, and sustained engagement. If you’re unsure whether that aligns with your goals, reach out before enrolling.” Proposed: “The focus is awareness, understanding, and movement study. It rewards patience, curiosity, and sustained engagement. If you’re unsure whether that aligns with your goals, reach out before enrolling.” Reason: Voice guide principle 2 — removes “not outcomes comparable to…” The positive framing (“rewards patience, curiosity…”) already conveys what the program values.
[x] 7. What to Expect — competitive framing
Current: “…perceptual and foundational movement skills you won’t find in conventional fitness, yoga, or movement training.”
Proposed: “…perceptual and foundational movement skills distinct to the Baseworks approach.”
Revised proposal: “…perceptual and foundational movement skills — useful across all physical activity, and developed here through structured attention and practice.”
Reason: Voice guide principle 2 + principle 7. Original proposal (“distinct to”) incorrectly implied the skills themselves are exclusive to Baseworks. Ksenia’s note: the skills are universally useful, but most physical disciplines don’t specifically develop them. Revised version describes the skills and the development pathway without claiming exclusivity or positioning against other modalities.
Asia/Ksenia’s comment: “perceptual and foundational movement skills distinct to the Baseworks approach” is not correct. This sounds like the perceptual skills and movements themselves are unique to Baseworks. What this sentence is trying to say is that the “perceptual skills and movements ” are useful everywhere, but you typically don’t develop them in other physical practices
Response (Patrick + Claude, 2026-03-08): Agreed. Revised to option B — describes what the skills are and how they’re developed, without claiming exclusivity.
[x] 8. Instructors — Patrick bio — “students”
Current: “…serving an attendance of over half a million students from 2003…”
Proposed: “…serving over half a million participants from 2003…”
Revised proposal: “…serving over 16,000 practitioners — with a combined attendance of over half a million — from 2003 through innovative educational movement programs.”
Reason: Voice guide: use “practitioners” not “students” in public-facing copy. Ksenia’s note: the original proposal lost the distinction between unique people (16K) and total visits (500K). Revised version shows both numbers, uses em-dashes to separate the figures cleanly, and adds “movement” to clarify the program domain.
Asia/Ksenia’s comment: the corrected version sounds like it is about 500,000 people. In reality, it is about 16,000 people, and 500,000 are visits.
Response (Patrick + Claude, 2026-03-08): Agreed. Revised to show both numbers explicitly. “Practitioners” replaces “students” per voice guide.
[x] 9. Asia bio — “reverse engineered” — ✗ NO CHANGE
Patrick confirmed “reverse engineered” should stay. Noted for future voice guide update: some metaphors may be explicitly allowed.
[x] 10. What You’ll Develop — “practice space”
Current: “Spatial and body awareness that transfers beyond the practice space, into everything you do” Proposed: “Spatial and body awareness that transfers beyond the practice itself, into other areas of your life” Reason: Voice guide flags “space” as a term to avoid. “The practice itself” is more precise and keeps the original rhythm. “Other areas of your life” captures the cross-domain transfer without being vague.
[x] 11. Online Component — Primer — slight metaphor
Current: “…so the work accumulates rather than fades.” Proposed: “…so the work builds through repetition.” Reason: “Fades” is slightly metaphorical. “Builds through repetition” is direct and describes the mechanism.
[x] 12. “Who Tends to Find This Useful” — card flow + fitness terminology
The current section has four cards that read as four standalone compressed statements. Patrick flagged two terminology issues (gym training → strength training; fitness level → replaced) and wants to explore improving the overall flow. Three approaches below — all apply the same word-level fixes. The framing line from Approach C can also be combined with Approach A.
Word-level fixes applied to all approaches:
- Card 1: “gym training” → “strength training”
- Card 4: “You don’t need a particular background or fitness level. What tends to matter more is a willingness to study — to engage with concepts between sessions and bring that understanding into the practice.” → restructured (see below)
Current (live) text for reference:
This program tends to resonate with people who are already physically active — in dance, sports, yoga, martial arts, gym training, or another regular practice — and who have started to notice a gap between what their body can do and what they actually feel or understand while doing it.
It draws people who have received corrections that never quite stuck, who sense that coordination or body awareness isn’t keeping pace with their physical capability, or who simply find themselves curious about the mechanics of how they move — not just the outcomes.
Movement educators and professionals across disciplines — dance, yoga, Pilates, physiotherapy, somatic practice — often find it adds precision and analytical depth their primary training didn’t address.
You don’t need a particular background or fitness level. What tends to matter more is a willingness to study — to engage with concepts between sessions and bring that understanding into the practice.
Approach A — Same 4-card structure, each card gets a second sentence for breathing room
Section titled “Approach A — Same 4-card structure, each card gets a second sentence for breathing room”Keeps the existing structure. Adds a follow-through sentence to each card so the ideas land before the next one arrives.
This program tends to resonate with people who are already physically active — in dance, sports, yoga, martial arts, strength training, or another regular practice — and who have started to notice a gap between what their body can do and what they actually feel or understand while doing it. The specific discipline matters less than the observation.
It draws people who have received corrections that never quite stuck, who sense that coordination or body awareness isn’t keeping pace with their physical capability, or who simply find themselves curious about the mechanics of how they move — not just the outcomes. These are the kinds of questions the program is built around.
Movement educators and professionals across disciplines — dance, yoga, Pilates, physiotherapy, somatic practice — often find it adds precision and analytical depth their primary training didn’t address. Many integrate what they learn here into their own teaching.
Your specific background — the discipline, the number of years — matters less than a willingness to engage with concepts between sessions and bring that understanding into the practice.
Approach B — Merge cards 1+2, expand card 3’s transition (3 cards total)
Section titled “Approach B — Merge cards 1+2, expand card 3’s transition (3 cards total)”Cards 1 and 2 are really one idea (active people who notice something missing). Merging them gives that idea room and frees space for a smoother transition to professionals.
This program tends to resonate with people who are already physically active — in dance, sports, yoga, martial arts, strength training, or another regular practice — and who have started to notice a gap between what their body can do and what they actually feel or understand while doing it. It might show up as corrections that never quite stuck, a sense that coordination isn’t keeping pace with physical capability, or a curiosity about the mechanics of how you move — not just the outcomes.
For movement educators and professionals, the gap often looks different — it shows up as something their primary training in dance, yoga, Pilates, physiotherapy, or somatic practice didn’t address. They often find the method adds precision and analytical depth to their existing work.
Your specific background — the discipline, the number of years — matters less than a willingness to engage with concepts between sessions and bring that understanding into the practice.
Approach C — Framing line + lighter cards
Section titled “Approach C — Framing line + lighter cards”A short opening line sets up the section, so each card can be lighter. Cards 1 and 2 shift to third person (“they”) which connects them to the framing line and makes the section read as a continuous sequence.
People come to this program from different backgrounds, but they tend to share a few things.
They’re already physically active — in dance, sports, yoga, martial arts, strength training, or another regular practice — and they’ve started to notice a gap between what their body can do and what they actually feel or understand while doing it.
They may have received advice or corrections that never quite stuck, or they sense that coordination or body awareness isn’t keeping pace with their physical capability. Or they’re simply curious about the mechanics of how they move — not just the outcomes.
Movement educators and professionals across disciplines — dance, yoga, Pilates, physiotherapy, somatic practice — often find it adds precision and analytical depth their primary training didn’t address.
Your specific background — the discipline, the number of years — matters less than a willingness to engage with concepts between sessions and bring that understanding into the practice.
Asia/Ksenia’s comment: I like option C, but maybe change “received corrections ” to “received advice or corrections ”.
Response (Patrick + Claude, 2026-03-08): Agreed. “Received advice or corrections” broadens the experience. Ksenia also prefers Approach C. Patrick likes the framing line from C and is considering C or a combination of C’s framing line with A’s expanded cards. To be decided together.
Note: The framing line from Approach C (“People come to this program from different backgrounds, but they tend to share a few things.”) can be combined with Approach A’s expanded cards. Ksenia prefers C. Patrick and Ksenia to decide on final combination.
[x] 13. “Who Tends to Find This Useful” — card titles (new)
Each card now gets a short uppercase title, matching the visual pattern of the “Is This Right For You?” section (PERSONAL CONDITION / TIME COMMITMENT / PROGRAM OBJECTIVES). Titles added in red in the live copy section above.
| Card | Title |
|---|---|
| Card 1 (active people, gap between capability and understanding) | PHYSICAL BACKGROUND |
| Card 2 (corrections that didn’t stick, curiosity about mechanics) | COMMON EXPERIENCE |
| Card 3 (educators and professionals) | MOVEMENT PROFESSIONALS |
| Card 4 (willingness to study) | WHAT MATTERS |
These titles apply regardless of which approach (A, B, or C) is chosen for the card body text. Agreed by Patrick, 2026-03-09.
14. The Gap — “fitness alone”
Current: “The result is a kind of understanding about your own movement that doesn’t come from fitness alone — and that transfers to everything you do with your body in daily life and other physical practices.” Proposed: “The result is a kind of understanding about your own movement that doesn’t come from physical conditioning alone — and that transfers to everything you do with your body in daily life and other physical practices.” Reason: Voice guide: replace “fitness” per the replacement table. “Physical conditioning” is more precise here — names what fitness actually delivers (conditioning) and distinguishes it from what Baseworks develops (understanding).
Headline: Smart Movement Study Program
Supporting line: Seven Saturday sessions in Montreal — combined with the Baseworks Primer online course — for people who are already physically active and want to refine how they perceive and control their own movement.
Badges (displayed as pill/label elements):
- April 4–May 16, 2026 · Seven Saturdays
- Mile End, Montreal · Small cohort
- Format · In-person + Online
- Language · English
CTAs: [Join The Program] [Learn More]
The Gap (Problem / Hook Section)
Section titled “The Gap (Problem / Hook Section)”You can train regularly, stay fit, and still not really feel how your body moves.
Most approaches to physical education focus on what you do — the exercises, the reps, the poses, the technique. Baseworks focuses on how you do it: the quality of attention you bring to movement, the precision of how you activate your body, the awareness of what is actually happening as you move through space.
The result is a kind of understanding about your own movement that doesn’t come from physical conditioning alone — and that transfers to everything you do with your body in daily life and other physical practices.
PARTICIPANTS
Who This Resonates With
Section titled “Who This Resonates With”PHYSICAL BACKGROUND This program tends to resonate with people who are already physically active — in dance, sports, yoga, martial arts, gym training, or another regular practice — and who have started to notice a gap between what their body can do and what they actually feel or understand while doing it.
COMMON EXPERIENCE It draws people who have received corrections that never quite stuck, who sense that coordination or body awareness isn’t keeping pace with their physical capability, or who simply find themselves curious about the mechanics of how they move — not just the outcomes.
MOVEMENT PROFESSIONALS Movement educators and professionals across disciplines — dance, yoga, Pilates, physiotherapy, somatic practice — often find it adds precision and analytical depth their primary training didn’t address.
Your specific background — the discipline, the number of years — matters less than a willingness to engage with concepts between sessions and bring that understanding into the practice.
What to Expect
Section titled “What to Expect”This seven-week program combines hands-on practice with online conceptual study, introducing you to Baseworks’ distinctive approach to movement and awareness.
You’ll attend 7 in-person sessions across seven consecutive Saturdays, in a small cohort and a space dedicated to movement education, while completing the Baseworks Primer — a self-paced online course that works hand-in-hand with your in-person learning.
Together, this is 24+ hours of integrated learning that develops perceptual and foundational movement skills you won’t find in conventional fitness, yoga, or movement training.
Tagline / Section Marker
Section titled “Tagline / Section Marker”Real Skills in Awareness, Control, Adaptation
What Changes
Section titled “What Changes”Practitioners from different backgrounds and countries on what changes when you develop a clearer understanding of how your body moves.
Althea (Canada | coder, videographer, skateboarder) On body awareness, focus, and learning to effectively relieve tension and sciatica
Morten (Denmark | Google Cloud project manager, former competitive footballer) On adopting a holistic, long-term approach to physical well-being, enhancing comfort, and opening the mind to sustainable practices
Daria (United Kingdom | Journalist, Digital Producer) “On the impact of developing body-awareness through embracing gradual progress, accepting limitations, and maintaining patience while learning and growing at one’s own natural pace.”
In-Person Sessions
Section titled “In-Person Sessions”7 sessions · 12 hours of hands-on practice, building capacity through direct experience
| Session | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saturday, April 4, 2026 | 9:10–10:50 AM |
| 2 | Saturday, April 11, 2026 | 1:10–2:50 PM |
| 3 | Saturday, April 18, 2026 | 9:10–10:50 AM |
| 4 | Saturday, April 25, 2026 | 9:10–10:50 AM |
| 5 | Saturday, May 2, 2026 | 12:10–1:50 PM |
| 6 | Saturday, May 9, 2026 | 12:10–1:50 PM |
| 7 | Saturday, May 16, 2026 | 12:10–1:50 PM |
Proto Studio — Mile End, Montreal
5333 Av. Casgrain, Montréal, QC H2T 1X3
Proto Studio is a creative residency space in Mile End dedicated to movement education, performance, and community. The studios are on the 11th floor with natural light and views of Mont Royal. A comfortable common area is available before and after sessions.
Access details sent upon booking confirmation.
Online Component — Baseworks Primer
Section titled “Online Component — Baseworks Primer”Baseworks Primer: Your Conceptual Foundation
10 segments · 79 lessons · Smart Practice, cohort forum, and community forum — the conceptual companion to your in-person work
Your learning begins before our first in-person session. The Baseworks Primer is a self-paced online course covering the foundational principles of movement patterns, distributed activation, intensity modification, and movement transitions — forming the conceptual vocabulary for everything you practice in person.
The platform is built to directly reinforce what you learn in person — each feature plays a specific role in how the program works:
- Smart Practice — Cycles through the Applied Practice Labs, prompting you to revisit material at the right intervals so the work accumulates rather than fades.
- Your Cohort Forum — A closed space exclusively for your group — active throughout the program and beyond. Ask questions, exchange observations, and receive detailed responses from us. A genuine learning resource, not a comment thread.
- Primer Community Forum — Connects you with Baseworks students worldwide — a broader, ongoing conversation across all cohorts and self-directed learners taking the course independently.
Access & Extension: Your Primer access begins immediately upon enrollment and is valid for three months. Complete all 12 segments within that window and your access extends to a full year, including all future course updates and the full forum archive.
Who You’ll Work With
Section titled “Who You’ll Work With”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: Competitive Athletics · Creative Arts · Interdisciplinary Education
Asia Shcherbakova — Co-Developer & Director of Research Biologist with expertise in neuroscience. Asia “reverse engineered” the Baseworks method from a scientific perspective, creating educational frameworks that explain the neuroscience behind its applications.
Expertise: Cognitive Science · Movement Research · Biology · Linguistics
OUTCOMES
What You’ll Develop
Section titled “What You’ll Develop”- A new way of understanding how your body moves — not just that it’s moving, but how and why
- Spatial and body awareness that transfers beyond the practice space, into everything you do
- The capacity to self-adjust in real time — to recognise when something isn’t working and understand the reason
- A foundation for long-term movement practice built on attention and understanding rather than habit and repetition
Is This the Right Program for You?
Section titled “Is This the Right Program for You?”Personal Condition
This is an active learning program — not therapeutic or rehabilitative in nature. If you’re in a recovery phase or managing a physical or mental health condition, our FAQ below addresses whether this program may be a good fit.
Time Commitment
Engagement with the Baseworks Primer online material between sessions is required — not as supplementary material, but as the conceptual foundation that makes the in-person work effective. See our FAQ below for a full breakdown of the time commitment.
Program Objectives
The focus here is awareness, understanding, and movement study — not outcomes comparable to conventional fitness, dance, yoga, or Pilates training. It rewards patience, curiosity, and sustained engagement. If you’re unsure whether that aligns with your goals, reach out before enrolling.
From the Community
Section titled “From the Community”Comments from practitioners across Baseworks programs
Maryam (Canada | Data scientist) “It was interesting to be working on the whole body. I feel more aware of all my movements.”
Matthew (Programmer | USA) “What I found especially interesting was the Midline. I’m realizing that my midline is chronically out of alignment almost 24 hours of the day. I’m doing other somatic things and something have changed with the relationship between pelvis, jaw, and spine.”
Victoria (Physiotherapist | UK) “It was all interesting. I especially enjoy the sensation of getting the balance of distributed activation which then allows a freer sense of performing micro movements within it. I loved the content and appreciate shorter videos. Makes the information easier to digest and also makes me feel I had time to rewatch the videos to help with practising and absorbing the new information. On the first 2 days of practising, I feel I slept better. I feel more positive in my body.”
Miki (Japan | Dancer, Yoga Instructor) “Through Baseworks, I gained a deeper self-understanding because the commitment to a daily practice resulted in a more informed analysis of the outcomes. The most significant change for me was gaining clarity on my current condition, which helped me move beyond using ‘good and bad’ as indicators of progress.”
Anna (Japan | Yoga Instructor) “I feel that Baseworks gives you a sense of compounded accomplishment and relaxation over a long period of time, rather than the more fleeting feeling of exhilaration and relaxation you get from other physical practices.”
Stacy (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 learned in Baseworks also applies now in yoga. Baseworks has taught me a far more in-depth account of how to move my body during a yoga class.”
Chikara (Japan | Therapist, Martial Artist, Caregiver) “For most of my life, I participated in team sports and martial arts. I felt that Baseworks was safer in many ways to support sustainability in training. Implementing the Distributed Activation principle and focusing on thoracic and lumbar spine movements were particularly beneficial.”
How does Baseworks approach movement education?
Section titled “How does Baseworks approach movement education?”Most exercise and movement practices focus on physical results — strength, flexibility, or technique. Baseworks is designed specifically for developing awareness and understanding of movement first, which naturally improves both physical and cognitive capability. The work is technical, attentional, and often feels genuinely unfamiliar, even to those with extensive physical backgrounds.
What physical background do I need?
Section titled “What physical background do I need?”This program is designed for people who are already physically active — whether through sports, dance, yoga, strength training, or another regular practice. You should be comfortable with sustained physical effort, holding specific body positions for extended periods, and getting up and down from the floor with ease. If you’re currently in a rehabilitation phase or are primarily sedentary, this program may not be the right starting point.
What if I am generally active but work with a chronic physical or mental condition?
Section titled “What if I am generally active but work with a chronic physical or mental condition?”Our method is built around adaptation strategies and working with and around limitations. We will never ask you to do anything that is painful or worsens your condition. Please feel free to contact us — we can help determine whether the program is the right fit.
Is this relevant if I already have a well-developed physical background?
Section titled “Is this relevant if I already have a well-developed physical background?”Baseworks approaches movement in ways that challenge even those with well-developed physical backgrounds. The work is technical, demands precise attention, and often feels unfamiliar regardless of background. Many participants find it both novel and relevant.
What happens in a Study Group session?
Section titled “What happens in a Study Group session?”Sessions are practice-based — you learn the Baseworks approach by doing it, with guided instruction, occasional partner work, and hands-on feedback. The in-person format allows for real-time correction that deepens the understanding you build through the online Primer between sessions.
What is the total time commitment?
Section titled “What is the total time commitment?”The program includes 7 in-person sessions (14 hours of hands-on practice) and the Baseworks Primer online course (12+ hours across 79 lessons, with approximately 5 hours of assigned content mapped to the seven-week program). Most weekly assignments take between 30 and 90 minutes. We recommend spreading assignments across several days rather than completing them in a single session. (i.e., 6 to 20 minutes of study per day)
When must I complete the Primer online component?
Section titled “When must I complete the Primer online component?”You receive 3 months of access to the Primer upon registration. If you complete it within 3 months, the access is extended to a full 12 months. Detailed guidelines are provided upon enrollment.
What if I miss a session?
Section titled “What if I miss a session?”Attendance is encouraged, but missing a session is not an issue for most people. Missed sessions, however, are non-refundable and non-transferable. Please review the participation policy terms before enrolling.
What is the language of the program?
Section titled “What is the language of the program?”As an international educational initiative, Baseworks currently conducts most of its programming in English — chosen for the broadest accessibility across our community.
This program is conducted in English, with English and French captions available on all video content. You’re welcome to communicate in either French or English in the online community forums. A good working command of English is recommended to get the most out of our programs.
Past Cohorts · Montreal
Section titled “Past Cohorts · Montreal”Montrealers from the previous Study Group cohorts, on how the program changed how they move, understand their bodies, and teach others
Magali (Montreal · Preschool educator · Active in dance, team sports, endurance sports) “I’ve always had bad posture. People would tell me to lift my shoulders. But I tended to push my shoulders back, and then I’d have lower back pain — I never knew how to be straight. After Baseworks, I understand the entire body is involved. I truly understood that the pelvis comes into play, that my shoulders needed to be down and back. That it’s more about realiging the spine… I didn’t expect it to have that much of an impact. It affects how you do your exercises, how you walk, how you stand at a bus stop.”
Guylaine (Montreal · Yoga teacher (pre/postnatal, oncology, MS, seniors) · 30+ years in movement education) “When I read about Baseworks, I thought: yes, this will add more to my teaching. Very quickly I felt the inner effect — a kind of inward expansion, a greater freedom… something like: wow, I love this. I introduced some Baseworks concepts into my own teaching, and I noticed very quickly that people were much more focused and had better balance. I find it very comprehensive and well structured — you learn through visuals, reading, and practice.”
Steve (Montreal · Entrepreneur, Founding Board Member of a National Environmental/Educational Charity) “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.”
Enrollment
Section titled “Enrollment”What’s Included:
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| 7 in-person sessions at Proto Studio | 12 hours of hands-on practice — not available separately |
| Baseworks Primer online course | 79 lessons, 12+ hours · Standalone value: $197 USD |
| Dedicated cohort community forum | Active throughout the program and beyond |
| Smart Practice & interactive features | Included with Primer platform access |
| Primer Community Forum | Ongoing conversation across all Baseworks cohorts worldwide |
Notes:
- Prices shown in CAD$ exclusive of Quebec taxes (GST + QST)
- Prices are charged in USD: ~$145–$205 depending on enrollment date
- Exact CAD total varies with the daily exchange rate
- Registration closes 4 days before the program begins, or earlier if cohort is full
- By purchasing, you agree to our participation terms. We cannot process bookings made on behalf of family members or friends.
Pricing
Section titled “Pricing”Enrollment opens March 7, 2026. Price increases each week.
Registration closes four days before the program begins — or earlier, if the cohort reaches capacity.
| Enrollment period | CAD (excl. tax) | Subsidy |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 · Mar 7–16 | ~$197 | ~$82 |
| Mar 17–21 | ~$217 | ~$62 |
| Mar 22–28 | ~$238 | ~$41 |
| Full Price · Mar 29 – Apr 1 | ~$279 | — |
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