Online SOBI Sponsored Study Groups

The Society of Ortho-Bionomy International sponsors monthly Online Study Groups. They are primarily in a conference call format and are taught by various Registered Ortho-Bionomy Instructors via Zoom.

Our Study Groups cover a variety of topics and also count towards the study group requirements in the Practitioner and Advanced Practitioner Training Programs.

The receipt received upon registration will have a link to download the handout, any preview materials and the Zoom link. Be sure you have these materials available before you login to the study group.

There is a limit to class size, so be sure to register early.

After a group finishes, all attendees will be emailed an evaluation form for that session. To receive study group credit attendees must attend the class live, keep their cameras on during the study group, and complete and submit the evaluation form within two weeks.

Recordings of select past study groups are also available in the SOBI Bookstore.

The study groups are a full three hours, with no credit given for homework time.

Out of respect for the Instructor and the other students, please be on time for the study group.

The Role of the Tailbone

with SOBI Registered Instructor Shaney Rockefeller

May 21, 2026

6 PM Eastern, 5 PM Central, 4 PM Mountain, 3 PM Pacific, 12 PM Hawaii (US and Canada)

Three hours--Online through Zoom

SOBI member $55; non-member $75

A consensus of an internet search is to call the tailbone vestigial, or a structure left over from our evolutionary journey that has no job in the body anymore. To quote one site, “it is a structure that at one time that served a purpose but has long since become useless”.

From my own experience with a broken tailbone and the healing that has taken place over the course of many years, I don’t believe this statement. I feel like the tailbone is tied to much more than we give it credit for. Bringing this experience into my practice, I have discovered that the tailbone can often be the “thing” that doesn’t allow the pelvis to stabilize. A lot of chronic pelvic issues have been resolved in my clientele by detailed Ortho-Bionomy work around the tailbone and their dedication to self-care maintenance. This study group is an opportunity for me to share my Ortho-Bionomy passion for tailbone issues.

Having a practice partner for this study group is highly encouraged for your best learning.

About Shaney

Shaney Rockefeller has embraced Ortho-Bionomy since 2011. Her passion and excitement about the beauty and power of Ortho-Bionomy have inspired her path to become a practitioner and now an instructor. The opportunities to learn from so many amazing instructors in Ortho-Bionomy have guided her journey of learning and discovery. She truly enjoys sharing her unique way of looking at life and Ortho-Bionomy with humans, horses, other animals, students, and fellow Ortho-Bionomists.

Upcoming 2026 SOBI Study Groups
June 18 Rob Rich A Structural Approach to Plantar Fasciitis	July 16 Sheri Covey Understanding the Fascia of the Neck
August 20 Susan Smith Equine Shoulder Points Revisited	September 17 Melissa Malm Anterior Neck, Hyoid, and Trachea
October 15 Sara Sunstein Chapman's Reflexes Self-care	November 19 TBD Ethics
December 17 Rouel Cazanjian Phase 7

Past Study Groups

Did you miss a previous study group? Recordings of select past study groups are available in the SOBI Bookstore. Take advantage of these excellent resources to deepen your understanding and practice of Ortho-Bionomy. The two newest available recordings include:

Quantum Entanglement Chains of the Phase 7 Symbols
with Advanced Instructor Debby Benson

Drawing from Debby’s personal healing journey and grounded in the principles of Phase 7, including a fresh look at ideas such as quantum entanglement, this class introduces creative ways of working with the Phase 7 symbols when they are put in chains to address acute and chronic pain. No prior Phase 7 experience is required. This study group is a rich opportunity to deepen your understanding of the work and inspire new growth in yourself and your practice.

The Psoas and Diaphragm Connection
with Advanced Instructor Carole Poffinbarger

The diaphragm–psoas connection shows how the diaphragm, through breathing patterns or tightness, can affect the psoas, and how the psoas can, in turn, restrict the diaphragm. These two muscles work together to stabilize the spine and, when functioning properly, promote better posture and ease of breathing. We will look at Phase 4 and Phase 5 exercises that may benefit individuals with these patterns. This work can support clients who have experienced injuries, challenges related to childbirth, pelvic or low back pain, scoliosis, and more. Having a practice partner is encouraged.