Topa Institute

BLUE MOON SOUND BATH! May 31 Sunday - gates open at 8pm, show starts at 8:45. This is a community event, donations for our musicians and land are very much welcome and appreciated!

Join us for this two-day immersive primitive pit fire pottery-making retreat led by beloved local ceramic artist, and longtime land steward Joann Webb. Rooted in ancient firing traditions and deep connection to the natural world, this hands-on experience invites participants to slow down, gather in community, and create with the elements. Co-facilitated by Irasha Talifero and Oceanna.

T**a is honored to welcome two of Council’s finest for this long awaited training!

Council 2: Deepening the Practice

This workshop delves into the specific forms of council suited for a variety of situations and explores the joys and challenges of bringing council into different parts of our lives. It offers a chance to develop more skills with “reading the field” and “witnessing”

We recommend the prerequisite of Council Training I, along with practice facilitating and sitting in councils.

We look forward to seeing you in circle 💫
https://topa.institute/retreats-and-events/455/council-training-2/

Come sit in circle. 🌿

Join us April 11 & 12 at T**a Institute in Ojai for Council Training 1: Introduction to Council — a two-day immersive in the art of deep listening, authentic storytelling, and building real community.

In this training you’ll explore how to facilitate council circles, give voice to your story, listen with curiosity, and cultivate compassion — all rooted in the Ojai Foundation tradition.

Open to all who want to practice and facilitate council circles. Sliding scale pricing available, including community-sponsored spots.

🔗 Reserve your spot → link in bio
📩 Questions? [email protected]

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Join us FRIDAY JULY 11th as T**a’s own aka DJoy Soule takes over for an evening of movement, mindfulness, and shared presence.

7-9pm in the Council House - register on our website to reserve your spot on the dance floor!

Ojai Dance Project is an invitation to explore conscious dance as a space for self-expression, healing, and authentic connection. Rooted in the values of Awareness, Intention, Safety, Interconnectedness, Playfulness, and Exploration, this gathering offers a space where we can move together with great music in freedom and presence.

Awe inspiring thank you for all the beautiful work you’ve done on the land. We can’t wait to see what you build next!

Shai Ardebilchi intuitively weaves sound as it travels through space using quartz crystal singing bowls, Tibetan singing bowls, tubular chimes, gongs, drums and other percussive and recorded sounds. This sounds bath is an invitation to slow down and connect with your senses, with each other, and with the world around us. All participants are invited to join our Community Kiva Fire immediately following the Sound Bath!