Calm Mind: Meditation for Beginners
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Discover how to create a little more calm, clarity, and balance in your everyday life with this beginner-friendly meditation course. Calm Mind introduces you to simple, practical techniques that help quiet the mind, ease tension, and support a greater sense of wellbeing.
Across a series of guided sessions, you’ll explore breath awareness, gentle relaxation methods, and visualisation practices designed to settle the nervous system and cultivate focus. Whether you're looking to manage stress, sleep better, or just 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 the curiosity to try something new.
If you’d like a gentle introduction, our one-day Calm Mind: Introduction to Meditation Workshop is a great way to try the basics before starting this course.
Course Outline
- Guided meditation practices
- Breath awareness and calming breathing techniques
- Relaxation methods to release tension
- Visualisation and guided imagery
- Understanding mindfulness and present-moment awareness
- Tips for creating a regular meditation habit at home
- How meditation supports mental and physical wellbeing
Schedule & Pricing
- Start date: 24 February 2026
- End date: 17 March 2026
- Time: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
- Venue: Sydney Community College, 2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039
- Price: $159
Additional Information
- This is a supportive and inclusive course where you are encouraged to try different meditation approaches and discover what works best for you.
- With regular practice, many students find improved stress management, better sleep, and a renewed sense of calm.
Details
You will learn
- Use breath awareness and visualisation to support calmness
- Practise deep breathing to ease stress and improve focus
- Build a short, supportive daily meditation routine
You will get
- Guided sessions in various meditation techniques
- Supportive learning environment and expert instruction
- Practice tools to continue at home with confidence
Appropriate for
Anyone curious about meditation, looking to reduce stress, boost focus, or explore mindfulness for personal wellbeing
Preparation
What to bring
- Yoga or exercise mat
- Small cushion or folded towel for comfortable seating
- Light blanket or wrap for warmth during relaxation
What to wear
Casual
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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