Calm Mind: Introduction to Meditation Workshop

Take your first step into meditation with our wellbeing short courses in Sydney!

Have you been curious about meditation but weren't sure where to begin? This welcoming introductory workshop offers a gentle, practical introduction to meditation, helping you discover simple techniques that can bring greater calm, focus and balance to everyday life.

Guided by an experienced tutor, you'll explore a range of beginner-friendly practices, including breath awareness, mindful relaxation and gentle visualisation. In a relaxed and supportive environment, you'll experience how meditation can help settle a busy mind, release tension and create moments of stillness—without any pressure to "clear your mind" or get it perfect.

Whether you're looking to reduce stress, improve your wellbeing, or simply explore meditation for the first time, this workshop provides an accessible introduction and a wonderful stepping stone to our 4-week Calm Mind: Meditation Course for Beginners.

Learning outcomes

By the end of this introductory Meditation workshop, you will have explored concepts and techniques such as:

• Practising simple breath awareness techniques
• Using guided relaxation to reduce physical and mental tension
• Experiencing introductory mindfulness and visualisation practices
• Developing greater awareness of thoughts, emotions and bodily sensations
• Understanding how meditation can support everyday wellbeing and stress management
• Building confidence to continue exploring meditation beyond the workshop

Course content

What will be covered in this introductory Meditation workshop?

During the workshop, participants will work with techniques and ideas such as:

• What meditation is (and what it isn't)
• Breath awareness and calming breathing techniques
• Gentle guided relaxation practices
• An introduction to mindfulness
• Simple visualisation exercises
• Practical ways to incorporate short meditation practices into everyday life

Intended audience

Who is this introductory Meditation workshop for?

This workshop is ideal for:

• Complete beginners with no previous meditation experience
• Anyone curious about mindfulness and meditation
• People looking for simple techniques to reduce stress and relax
• Busy professionals seeking practical wellbeing strategies
• Anyone considering our Calm Mind: Meditation Course for Beginners

No previous 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
• Water bottle

Chairs will be available for anyone who prefers seated meditation.

Additional information

Please note

This is a one-off introductory workshop designed to provide a practical taste of meditation in a relaxed and supportive environment. It also serves as an ideal introduction to our 4-week Calm Mind: Meditation Course for Beginners.