Calm Mind: Meditation for Beginners
Begin your meditation journey with this supportive and practical short course designed especially for beginners. Calm Mind introduces simple techniques to help you create more calm, clarity and balance in everyday life.
Across a series of guided sessions, you will explore breath awareness, gentle relaxation methods and visualisation practices that help settle the nervous system and improve focus. Whether you want to manage stress, sleep better or simply find a moment of stillness in a busy week, this course offers a welcoming space to learn and practise at your own pace.
No experience is needed — just bring an open mind and a willingness to try something new.
Course Content
- Guided meditation practices and calming breathing techniques
- Relaxation methods to release tension and support wellbeing
- Mindfulness and present-moment awareness
- Tips for building a sustainable meditation habit at home
Schedule & Pricing
- 4-week course, 6:30pm–8:30pm
- Location: Rozelle Campus, 2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039
- Course fee: $159
Additional Information
This is a supportive and inclusive course where you are encouraged 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
- Use simple meditation techniques such as breath awareness and visualisation
- Practise deep breathing to reduce stress and improve focus
- Build a short, achievable daily meditation routine
You will get
- Guided meditation instruction in a supportive group setting
- Practical relaxation and breathing techniques
- Tools to support ongoing mindfulness practice at home
Appropriate for
Beginners curious about meditation, busy professionals seeking stress relief, and anyone wanting greater calm, focus and emotional balance.
Preparation
What to bring
- Yoga or exercise mat
- Cushion or folded towel for comfortable seating
- Light blanket or water bottle for comfort
What to wear
Comfortable clothing suitable for relaxation
Your Teacher
Sydney Community College
Sydney 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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