Russell has presented at workshops and conferences globally since the late 80's. He is an engaging teacher and speaker earning him well deserved reviews about his presentations.  Explore samples of his work and request him for your next podcast or event. Speaking and Seminars Russell has presented at workshops and conferences globally since the late 80's. He is an engaging teacher and speaker earning him well deserved reviews about his presentations. Explore samples of his work and request him for your next podcast or event. Book Now Brisbane Theosophical Society- Theosis: The Purpose of Human Life (2025) Watch Now BowenBuzz with Chris Reed Episode 40: Healing Journeyman (2024) Listen Now The Healers Café Podcast: Bowen Therapy Opens the Veil Between Human and Soul (2024) Watch Now Talk Gnosis interviews Russell on Tarot & the Secret of the Cathars (2021) Watch Now End of the Road Episode 150: Russell Sturgess The Mystic Journey (2020) Listen Now Russell explains how our childhood narrative is developed (2015) Watch Now Spirit Gym with Paul Chek Ep. 335: Tarot for Progressive Enlightenment (2025) Listen Now Bris. Theosophical Society: Marseille Tarot - Exploring our True Nature (2024) Watch Now The Bowen Wellness Summit (Advert) Russell's Talk: The Mindful Healer (2024) Watch Now Monique Chapman Podcast The Tarot and The Cathar Code (2021) Listen Now An extract of Russell's interview for the documentary, These Two Hands (2018) Watch Now Russell speaking at the BTFA Conference (2013) Watch Now Interview with Bowen Therapy Professional Association (BTPA) (2025) Watch Now Caritas Consciousness Project: The Spiritual Roots of the Tarot (2024) Watch Now Spirit Gym with Paul Chek Episode 226: Russell Sturgess the Cathar Code (2023) Listen Now Everything Imaginable Episode 164: From Fool to Enlightenment (2021) Listen Now Exploring Sympathy vs Empathy at the BTFA Conference (2016) Watch Now Make an Appointment Fill out a short form and schedule a brief chat with Russell to request him for your podcast, or be a guest speaker at your upcoming event. Book Now These Two Hands Documentary Russell joins several leading therapists in the industry to share the profound healing nature of Bowen Therapy, while celebrating the magnificent mind and hands behind the method, Tom Bowen. You can purchase the movie here: https://www.thesetwohands.com.au/

Book an online session or find Russell at his local markets at the Bunya Mountains. Numerology Russell has been involved in Numerology for over 40 years. Combining his years of experience with his intuitive ability, means that his readings are very 'spot-on'. Readings typically go for an hour, and are recorded. Sessions can either be done in person (if you are close by) or online. You can also find Russell doing readings at his local markets in the Bunya Mountains on the last Sunday of each month. Book Now What People Say I highly, highly recommend Russell if you are at a crossroads in your life, if you are starting a new venture, if you wonder how to navigate relationships in a more effective way, or whether you are simply interested to know how your Numerology chart reflects your life choices in the past and into the future. Basically Russell can help you in any situation. And he's brilliant at what he does. You won't be disappointed. Thank you Russell. It was a pleasure to connect with you. Cathy H

Russell specialises in a combination of Bowen Therapy (his interpretation called Fascial Kinetics), Osteopathic Massage, and Reflexology. He brings almost 50 years of healing experience to what he offers. Sessions typically go for 30 - 45 minutes. Bowen Therapy Russell specialises in a combination of Bowen Therapy (his interpretation called Fascial Kinetics), Osteopathic Massage, and Reflexology. He brings almost 50 years of healing experience to what he offers. Sessions are $80 and typically take 30 - 45 minutes. Russell practices his healing in his home at the Bunya Mountains, or in Buderim on the Sunshine Coast QLD. Book Now

With over 50 years of expertise as a health professional, and more than 40 years as a respected spiritual mentor and educator, Russell has been captivating audiences world wide for decades with his knowledge on what it means to be a Mindful Healer. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn from a true expert in the field and embark on a transformative journey towards becoming a more mindful and compassionate health professional. The Mindful Healer Trained in Osteopathic Massage at the age of 15, and studying natural therapies through the late 70's, Russell now reveals what he learnt about becoming a 'Mindful Healer'. In essence, healing is listening! It's being the observer, while maintaining an intention to love. Healing then comes through you and not from you. Let Russell help you become a mindful healer. Find Events About the Program Russell Sturgess is an awareness mentor, published author, and educator of a western approach to mindfulness. He also holds 50 years experience as a healer, specialising in Bowen Therapy, Osteopathic Massage and Reflexology. Russell has lectured extensively throughout the USA, New Zealand and Australia teaching Bowen Therapy (Fascial Kinetics). In more recent years he has lectured globally on awareness and mindfulness. The Mindful Healer is designed to help you become aware of the underlying thought patterns and behaviours that are compromising your professional growth, and to inspire you to become more conscious when working with clients. By participating in this program you will enhance your awareness of your stress triggers and learn mindfulness tools that can help you to transform them effectively . Russell deeply understands the mental, physical, and emotional challenges faced by health professionals, and through reflective exercises and heartfelt discussions, Russell focuses on healing the healer. By investing in your own well-being, you not only restore your energy, but also enhance your capacity to care for others with renewed strength and compassion. During this workshop you will also discover the difference between acquired and innate fulfilment. For most people, a sense of fulfilment in their career is circumstantial. It's often limited to their personal idea of what success looks like, and their capacity to reach this benchmark. Russell teaches how being aware results in innate fulfilment, that does not waver with conditions or accomplishments. Whether you're a nurse, doctor, therapist, naturopath or any other health professional, The Mindful Healer workshop will empower you to make a profound difference in the lives of your patients and yourself. Sessions are typically 90 minutes in duration, and are resourced with a high quality workbook. Participants of the group online and live events will receive one one-on-one session with Russell. A link to book your one-on-one session will be provided at the conclusion of the group event. Participate in the program one-on-one. $1350AUD. Book a time to discuss availability and payment options. Book a Time Have a group of 4-12 people? $750AUD per person. Book a time to discuss availability and payment options. Book a Time Find a list of upcoming events where Russell will be delivering or speaking about The Mindful Healer. Find Events What People Say "I would strongly recommend this course as it is an absolute eye opener. We learnt things about ourselves that had been hidden all our lives. It has given us the tools to become better and happier practitioners, who can better relate to our clients and therefor are able to give better service." Adriana B

Guiding you on your soul journey. New Course Out Now! A Map for Transcendence Join Russell for a 16-session journey through the nature of human suffering, and discover the path that can lead you to uncover your true nature and the healing that follows. Find Out More Hello and Welcome If you have arrived here, you are likely seeking healing or a deeper understanding of your soul's journey—both of which you will find here. Russell has dedicated three and a half decades to serving as a spiritual mentor, author, and educator, guiding others along an ancient pathway to inner peace and helping them integrate this essence into their daily lives. Additionally, he brings over 50 years of experience in Osteopathic Massage and almost 40 years of expertise as one of Australia’s most prominent practitioners and educators of Bowen Therapy. We invite you to explore the range of services offered by Russell below. Work with Russell The Cathar Code Explore the ancient knowledge and divine wisdom of the Cathar. Speaking and Seminars Request Russell for a podcast, or engage him for a speaking event. Upcoming Events A complete list of upcoming events with Russell . Mindfulness Mentoring Identify and transform your subconscious narrative and habits. Bowen Therapy Treatments Book a Osteopathic Bowen Therapy session with Russell. Online Courses Learn at your own pace with courses on demand. The Mindful Healer Learn how to be more mindful in your role as a health professional. Numerology Book an online reading, or sit with Russell at his local markets. Mentor Training Find out what it takes to become a Western Mindfulness Mentor Books By Russell Immerse yourself in understanding the transformative power of the Beatitudes. Be guided on your soul journey at your own pace with my three books. Explore Titles Spiritual Roots of the Tarot Metanoia Get Out of Jail Card Spiritual Roots of the Tarot 1/3 Latest from the Blog Created by Russell for The Centre for Western Mindfulness 4 Part Blog Series HALE - A Mindful Intervention A tool to help you sustain love-centred living as a way of life. Read the Blog 8 Part Blog Series Understanding Forgiveness When peace is your priority, forgiveness will be your only function. Read the Blog 8 Part Blog Series The Eight Principles of Love Explore the eight beatitudes from the sermon on the mount in detail. Read the Blog Client Feedback Dan Cosgrove - Queensland Australia Russell's insights and ability to help others to navigate, and successfully transcend, even if only for moments at a time, the sometimes horrendous and often difficult walk that we call being human are profound. Melding very old philosophies with new, he has happened upon a teaching that is rare. Russell's programs are thoughtfully designed and presented brilliantly. I would recommend any of his work to anyone with a modicum of wanting to live a better life. 5 stars from me!

Pathways to Mindfulness helps people integrate the profound knowledge of the Beatitudes into their life.  From a Western perspective, mindfulness is  about learning to pause  in each moment and consider how you could embrace  yourself, others, and the planet in a kinder, more loving way. It's the commitment to being mindful of this choice that results in a better quality of life. One of Russell's clients described it as 'a spiritual path that results in practical love-centred living.' Mindfulness Mentoring Russell developed Pathways to Mindfulness as a way to help people integrate the profound knowledge of the Beatitudes into their life. From a Western perspective, mindfulness is about learning to pause in each moment and consider how you could embrace yourself, others, and the planet in a kinder, more loving way. It's the commitment to being mindful of this choice that results in a better quality of life. One of Russell's clients described it as 'a spiritual path that results in practical love-centred living.' Find Events About the Program Almost everyone encounters a 'dark night of the soul' experience at least once in their life. Whether it's a loss of love, a failure, financial stress, or feeling disempowered, unresolved, a dark night really hurts. From his own dark night experiences, Russell personally knows that depth of suffering, but also knows how to resolve it mindfully. He can walk beside you on your journey of healing. The process has been packaged in an easy-to-follow, step-by-step workbook, and although Pathways to Mindfulness (PTM) was derived from ancient christian teachings, there are no biblical references or language in the process. PTM has also proven to be aligned with the latest research regarding neuroplasticity and neural pathway development . Russell delivers Pathways to Mindfulness as either a full program (25 sessions) or as a short course (8 session). Where the full program is more successful at helping you to integrate the process into your life, the Short Course shows you what needs to be done, and gives you the tools to do it. How successfully you integrate the knowledge into your life will depend on your commitment to using the framework once the course has ended. Sessions are typically 90 minutes in duration and take place online. You will also receive a high quality workbook and journal that you will use throughout the duration of the program. Note: Russell also delivers the short course online in groups of up to 8 people. Trial the first two sessions of the Pathways to Mindfulness program for free with no obligation. Book a Time Explore all upcoming awareness and mindfulness events based on The Pathways to Mindfulness program. Find Events PTM Full Program (one-on-one). $5000AUD. Book a time to discuss availability and payment options. Book a Time The Centre for Western Mindfulness is the education company Russell started to train others to become mentors. Read More PTM Short Course (one-on-one). $1200AUD. Book a time to discuss availability and payment options. Book a Time Russell has been a keynote speaker and seminar presenter for more than 30 years. Request him for your next event. Read More What People Say "I am eternally grateful for the mentoring I have received from Russell. I have a much better understanding of why I react to the things I do. Russell has given me the tools to consistently respond from a place of love. Love for myself, love for others, and love for the planet. If peace is your highest priority - Russell will help light your path to that peace. Committing to his teachings has been one of the best investments I have made towards self realization. Make the commitment with Russell, you will not be disappointed." Craig M From Depression With Love Russell makes an appearance in this upcoming documentary sharing wisdom on why so many people in todays world feel worth-less, and how when this belief is sustained, it can be the catalyst for depression. Make an Appointment Schedule a time to chat with Russell to find out more about Pathways to Mindfulness, and how he will be able to support you on your spiritual journey. Book Now

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Explore all of Russell's upcoming events, or join the waitlist to find out when new events are released. Upcoming Events Awareness and Mindfulness Events The Mindful Healer Events Events on Awareness and Mindfulness Can't find an event? Join the Waitlist Western Mindfulness 101: How to Choose Peace Love & Joy as a Way of Life Monday 31 March 2024 7.30pm Imagine the stress of life becoming like water off a ducks back. This western approach to mindfulness teaches you how to sustain the awareness needed to have peace and joy become the 'rule' and not the 'exception'. Join Western Mindfulness founder Russell Sturgess live, as he discusses the nature of consciousness and explains how your habits are responsible for much of your suffering. Free Event Go to Events for Health Professionals Can't find an event? Join the Waitlist The Mindful Healer ONLINE 8-Week Online Workshop More Dates coming soon $750.00 AUD (12 people per workshop) Go to Events Based on The Cathar Code Can't find an event? Join the Waitlist A Map for Transcendence (Course on Demand) Join Russell in this 16-session course where together you will explore the ancient wisdom of the Cathar embedded in the Marseille Tarot. The symbolism contained within the cards will take you on a journey through the nature of human suffering, and illuminate the path that can lead each person to uncover their true nature, and the healing that brings. $290.00 AUD Go to Theosis: The Purpose of Human Life Wednesday 9th April 2025 7.30pm Brisbane Theosophical Society 355 Wickham Terrace, Spring Hill, QLD In his talk Russell will explore how catharsis is achieved through surrender, and illumination through agape. Only then will we remember our true nature - Infinite Consciousness. And that, is Theosis. Free Go to Western Australia Tarot Conference Sat 15 - Sun 16 Mar 2025 This year the Western Australia Tarot Conference is taking place at the Italian Club in Fremantle. If you plan on attending the event, be sure to stop buy Russell's booth to find out more about his book 'The Spiritual Roots of the Tarot: The Cathar Code Hidden in the Cards' , as well as his new course 'A Map for Transcendence'. We look forward to seeing you there. Find Tickets Go to Theosis: The Purpose of Human Life Sunday 23rd March 2025 2.00pm Sunshine Coast Theosophical Society Suncare Community Centre, 2-6 George St, Maroochydore In his talk Russell will explore how catharsis is achieved through surrender, and illumination through agape. Only then will we remember our true nature - Infinite Consciousness. And that, is Theosis. Free / Small Donation Go to Cathar Code Events What People Say "Your presentation was fantastic. I'm still absorbing it all. Your passion, knowledge, research and dedication is inspiring! (T.S) "I saw Russell at Tarosophy Conference in Keswick (UK) last year, it was an outstanding presentation. (M.D) I HAD to buy his book as the presentation was mind blowing. (M.O) Russell brought down the house! (K.K)

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Russell Sturgess is an awareness and mindfulness mentor who has developed his own unique Western Mindfulness program. Mindfulness in this context is remembering in each moment that you have the choice to be kinder to yourself, to others and to the planet. Kindness brings healing. ABOUT RUSSELL From his teens, Russell demonstrated an understanding of agape (unconditional love) that defied his age. His upbringing saw him channel his passion into complementary health, as well as religion. Russell now serves as a spiritual director, using the path of the Beatitudes as a way to help people sustainably remember to be kind to themselves, to others and to the planet. Here you can explore Russell’s rich history of healing and spiritual wisdom. Make an Appointment Schedule a 15 minute appointment with Russell to find out more about working one-on-one with him and the Pathways to Mindfulness process. Book Now Quotes By Russell The state of the heart determines what we hear and what we see. To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key.

Pathways to Mindfulness is a process of untangling the self from reactive thoughts, feelings, behaviours, and desires. By committing to this weekly practice, participants can break free from the neural patterns that contribute to their current suffering, while also becoming more attuned to their true nature and the healing that arises from maintaining that awareness. Try the first two sessions at no cost and obligation free. Back Two Free Sessions Session 1: Understanding Consciousness Session 2: Exploring Awareness Join me for a one-on-one mentoring session, where together, we will delve into your level of awareness—whether conscious or unconscious—by examining how you interact with the world on mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual levels. We will identify the challenges you are currently encountering in life, and you'll discover how these obstacles serve as invitations for you to awaken and enhance your consciousness in areas where you may be less aware. Book Now

Russell's books contain some of the most important knowledge that would make it possible to have a love-centred global reset. Explore his titles today! Books By Russell THE SPIRITUAL ROOTS OF THE TAROT Read More GET OUT OF JAIL CARD Read More METANOIA Read More The Spiritual Roots of the Tarot Russell’s new book, The Spiritual Roots of the Tarot, has been published by Vermont publishing house, Inner Traditions . Prior to being called tarocchi , tarot cards were called trionfi (the triumphs) possibly inspired by the writings of Francesco Petrarch, attributed with being the founder of Renaissance humanism. Playing cards were introduced into Italy in around 1377 and were known as carte de giocare. When the additional twenty-two heretical cards were added to the regular playing cards, their name changed. Russell explains how these additional 22 cards were essentially 'portable stain-glass windows' that depicted a 'progressive', non-Catholic approach to Christianity. Immersed in a card game, the deep spiritual mysteries depicted in the symbology of the cards remained hidden in 'plain sight' until discovered in 2007 by Russell. While living in Italy researching and writing his first book on this subject, Russell discovered that these twenty-two cards held ancient sacred knowledge that belied their more modern use for tarot reading. His new book, what some have called the real-life Da Vinci Code, contains the template for an approach to mindful living that would result in one being aligned with a love-centered consciousness. Russell proposes that this theology of love was the brainchild of the neo-Gnostic Christians later known as the Cathar. Their last days before being completely eradicated by the Church were primarily in and around the Milan/Florence region, the home of the first tarot cards. Russell produces plausible, well researched evidence that suggests the emergence of these special twenty-two cards off the back of the Cathar genocide was no coincidence. This 'hidden' knowledge is now at the foundation of all of Russell's work. His Pathways to Mindfulness program encapsulates the deep mysteries he discovered, but in a modern vernacular, and devoid of religion, in spite of its deeply religious origin. This book contains some of the most important knowledge that would make it possible to have a love-centred global reset. Buy Now " Very detailed and thorough. Grateful to the autho r! Loved and inspired by this labour of love." Amazon Books 202 2 Get Out of Jail Card This book was self-published by Russell in 2018. Russell felt the need to explain that what he teaches and mentors in his Pathways to Mindfulness work was something he personally had been through. It could be said that this book is a mini autobiography of Russell's life, depicting his journey from worldly success and fame, to a life of abject suffering, then creating a reality where joy, peace, and love are the norm. Russell is very honest and transparent as he reveals how his life unfolded when he was aligned with unsustainable values, and then the nature of the healing and transformation that occurred as he chose to be more aligned with sustainable values. The book is typically about a two hour read. It also has been written in a larger than normal font, making it easier for people to read. The back page blurb reads: "One of Australia's thought leaders in Western mindfulness, Russell Sturgess shares intimate details of his own "awareness" journey. This illustrates his innovative approach for helping people discover a deep sense of their self-worth through living mindfully. Together, self-worth and mindfulness naturally result in a much better quality of life. Like most people, Russell had become imprisoned by his fears. The walls of Russell's prison were made up of depression, obesity, divorce and bankruptcy. These were cemented together by his fears and doubt. Building your own prison you may have used different bricks and cement. Finding his 'Get Out of Jail' card, Russell dropped over 50kg in weight. He found a fulfilling purpose in which there was no space left for depression. Topping up the love he found for himself, his relationship was no longer seen as the source of his love. Russell also experienced a radical change in values, which reflected in him gaining a new perspective on his finances. We all need a 'Get Out of Jail' card to free us from our prison. You are worth it!" Buy Now "I found the book honest, easy to read, and extremely generous of spirit." Terri Nash, Johannesburg, SA Metanoia, Renovating the House of Your Spirit Russell self-published Metanoia in 2009. His revelations about the origins of the tarot, and his thesis regarding the original purpose of the cards took the tarot world totally by surprise. He first presented about Metanoia at a tarot conference in 2009 in Brisbane, Queensland Australia where Rachel Pollack, an internationally acclaimed tarot academic, observed that what Russell presented was research and an application of the cards that she had never heard of before, or had ever considered. His second invitation to present at a conference was in St Suzanne in France in 2011. More of the worlds leading academics were in attendance and they too were 'blown away' with Russell's book and thesis. This resulted in Russell being invited to do more presentations on Metanoia at tarot conferences in the UK, the USA, Australia, and New Zealand. The back page blurb reads: "For millennia, humanity has searched for a source of spiritual guidance; a map to enlightenment, leading to a closer relationship with the Divine. In the current age, with its escalating global epidemic of lifestyle disease, environmental degradation, and personal disillusionment, this search has taken on a new imperative. In answer to the need for guidance, a former lay minister and alternative health practitioner, Russell Sturgess, presents a new paradigm of healing based on a long forgotten formula for spiritual transformation. Drawing on his diverse knowledge of the scriptures, and his knowledge of the Marseille Tarot and Temple culture, Russell weaves together a harmonious tapestry of ancient symbols, practices, and teachings, to reveal sacred journey of healing. When applied personally, this spiritual map provides guidance towards achieving health and vitality, clarity of mind, reduces stress, and builds a greater capacity for intimacy. In the broader context, the sacred knowledge revealed in Metanoia leads to a deeper reverence for Mother Earth and her environs, and a love of the Divine expressed through a constant prayer of gratitude. When practiced authentically, this formula can create sustainable personal and global healing." Buy Now "Russell Sturgess was incredible. I have his book on my bookshelf from three years ago. Metanoia... it will blow your brains. READ IT." Stella Luna, Brisbane, Australia