Calm Mind: Meditation for Beginners
Begin your meditation journey in a supportive and welcoming environment with this beginner-friendly course in Rozelle. Calm Mind introduces simple, practical techniques to help quiet the mind, ease tension, and cultivate greater balance in everyday life.
Across a series of guided sessions, you’ll explore breath awareness, gentle relaxation methods, and visualisation practices designed to calm the nervous system and improve focus. Whether you’re looking to manage stress, sleep better, or simply create a moment of stillness in a busy week, this course provides practical tools you can use straight away.
No prior experience is needed — just bring an open mind and a willingness to try something new.
Learning Outcomes
- Use simple meditation techniques such as breath awareness and visualisation.
- Practise deep breathing to reduce stress and improve focus.
- Build a short daily meditation routine to support ongoing wellbeing.
Course Content
- Guided meditation practices
- Breath awareness and calming techniques
- Relaxation and visualisation methods
- Understanding mindfulness and present-moment awareness
- Tips for creating a regular meditation habit at home
Schedule & Pricing
- 4-week course, 6:30pm–8:30pm
- Location: Rozelle Campus
- Course fee: $159
Additional Information
This inclusive course encourages you to explore different meditation approaches and discover what works best for you. With regular practice, many students experience improved stress management, better sleep, and a renewed sense of calm.
Details
You will learn
- Simple breath awareness and visualisation techniques
- Deep breathing methods to reduce stress
- How to build a sustainable daily meditation habit
You will get
- Guided meditation sessions
- Supportive and inclusive learning environment
- Practical tools to improve wellbeing
Appropriate for
Beginners curious about meditation, busy professionals seeking stress relief, and anyone wanting practical tools for calm and clarity.
Preparation
What to bring
- Yoga or exercise mat
- Cushion or folded towel
- Light blanket and water bottle
What to wear
Comfortable, casual clothing suitable for relaxation.
Your Teacher
Sydney Community College
38 reviewsSydney Community College is a registered charity with a voluntary Board of Directors.
The College has a mission to offer innovative continuing adult education and training programmes that support individual efforts and facilitate sustainable social change.
We do this by:
- Providing quality continuing adult education opportunities for people to build practical and theoretical skills and develop knowledge;
- Leveraging from and developing community capacity and inclusivity;
- Developing innovative affordable and accessible skills training programmes;
- Partnering with like organisations to deliver learning opportunities for disadvantaged individuals and communities;
- Partnering with all levels of government to deliver education policy objectives.
Cancellations & Refunds
If the organiser cancels the class:
You are entitled to a full refund.
If you can't attend the class:
You’re welcome to send someone in your place.
OR
- A refund can be requested 10 days before class starts. An admin fee of AU$45.00 applies.
Terms & Conditions
At Sydney Community College, we know that plans can change unexpectedly. Whether it’s a shift in your schedule, a family emergency, or just a change of heart, we want to support you in the fairest way possible.
At the same time, we’re a not-for-profit organisation that commits resources to running each class—so last-minute cancellations can significantly impact our ability to offer quality, affordable programs.
That’s why we’ve created a simple, transparent policy that balances your need for flexibility with our need to plan and deliver courses sustainably. Our cancellation policy offers two clear options, depending on when you notify us:
Cancel More Than 10 Days Before the Course Starts – You can choose to receive a full refund, minus a $45 administration fee OR a non-refundable credit note valid for 12 months for the full value you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Option 2: Cancel Within 10 Days of the Course Starting - You’ll receive a credit note valid for 12 months for 50% of the course fee you paid for the course. This credit can be used towards any future course at the College.
Please note that both refund and credit options are only available before the course begins. Once the course has started—or if you decide to withdraw after it has commenced—no refunds or credits can be issued. If you need to cancel your enrolment, just email us and we’ll take care of it based on the timelines above.
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