What you'll learn
Start your meditation journey with our wellbeing short courses in Sydney!
In a world that rarely slows down, meditation offers a simple way to pause, breathe, and reconnect with yourself. Calm Mind is a gentle and welcoming beginners course designed to help you cultivate greater calm, clarity, and balance in everyday life.
Across a series of guided sessions, you’ll explore practical meditation techniques that can help quiet a busy mind, release tension, improve focus, and support overall wellbeing. Through breath awareness, relaxation methods, mindfulness practices, and visualisation exercises, you’ll learn approachable tools that can be incorporated into daily life — even if you’ve never meditated before.
Rather than striving for perfection or “switching off” your thoughts completely, this course encourages curiosity, self-awareness, and small, sustainable practices that feel supportive and achievable. Whether you’re looking to manage stress, improve sleep, feel more grounded, or simply carve out a little stillness in your week, this course offers a calm and supportive environment to begin.
No experience is necessary — just bring an open mind and a willingness to slow down for a while.
If you’d like a gentle introduction before committing to a longer course, our one-day Calm Mind: Introduction to Meditation Workshop is a wonderful place to begin.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this Beginners Meditation course, you will have explored concepts and techniques such as:
- Using simple meditation and relaxation techniques
- Practising breath awareness to support calm and focus
- Developing a short and achievable meditation routine
- Increasing awareness of thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations
- Applying mindfulness techniques in everyday situations
- Understanding how meditation can support overall wellbeing and stress management
Course content
What will be covered in this Beginners Meditation course?
During the course, participants will work with techniques and ideas such as:
- Guided meditation practices
- Breath awareness and calming breathing techniques
- Relaxation methods to release physical and mental tension
- Visualisation and guided imagery exercises
- Mindfulness and present-moment awareness
- Techniques for improving focus and mental clarity
- Creating sustainable meditation habits at home
- Exploring the relationship between meditation, stress, sleep, and wellbeing
Content may vary slightly depending on class pace, participant interests, and instructor approach.
Intended audience
Who is this Beginners Meditation course for?
This course is ideal for anyone curious about meditation and looking for a supportive and approachable introduction.
It may particularly suit busy professionals, people experiencing stress or overwhelm, individuals seeking greater balance and clarity, or anyone wanting to incorporate mindfulness and relaxation practices into everyday life.
No prior experience is required.
Course venue
Rozelle Campus
2A Gordon Street, Rozelle NSW 2039 (corner of Gordon St & Victoria Rd on the grounds of St. Joseph's Church)
Course materials
Please bring:
- A yoga or exercise mat
- A small cushion or folded towel for comfortable seating
- A light blanket or wrap if you prefer extra warmth during relaxation
- A water bottle
Chairs will be available for anyone who prefers seated meditation.
Additional information
Please note the following:
This is a supportive and inclusive course where participants are encouraged to explore different meditation approaches and discover what works best for them. Many students find that regular practice can support improved stress management, sleep, focus, and overall wellbeing.
Course tutors
Julie Keir
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