Deep Trance Mediumship is not channelling. Channelling is a New Age term not aligned with Deep Trance Mediumship.

Deep Trance Mediumship is pure information shared directly from spirit. It involves a Medium forgoing control of their body and allowing a spiritual entity move in and take control of the operation of the body. Using the Medium’s voice and body, the spiritual entity can communicate directly, without the interference or interpretation of the human mind.

A Medium Reading involves a medium receiving information from their clairvoyant spirit guide and interpreting it for another. In contrast, a Trance Medium removes that interpretive layer entirely.

The key difference is:

A Medium = filtered through the Medium’s interpretation of information provided by their clairvoyant guide.

A Deep Trance Medium = removes the middle-person, communication comes directly through the Medium’s body from their trance spirit guide.

This is why trance work is described as producing “pure information” without mental interference.

It can take 15–20 years of weekly dedicated training to become a Deep Trance Medium. The ability depends on both the evolution level of the person’s energy and the level of the entity being communicated with. Sphinx Spiritual School of Learning teachers Deep Trance Mediumship as a mastery skill that can be learned and developed through ongoing training at their school in Mornington, Victoria, Australia.

Long periods of Deep Trance Mediumship are physically demanding, as well as emotionally and energetically intense. Unexpected loud noises may cause shock and physical disruption for the Deep Trance Medium. For this reason, when attending a Trance event, loose items such as drink bottles, bags, and mobile phones are not permitted, ensuring the safety and focus of the Medium are maintained.

Deep Trance work can also result in significant physical depletion, with some individuals experiencing illness in the days following a session. Recovery periods of up to five days are not uncommon after extended trance work.

This practice is open to misuse or misunderstanding when undertaken without proper training, particularly when individuals claim abilities they have not fully developed. Without adequate preparation, mental interference can occur, increasing the risk of misinformation or ego-driven interpretation.

It is therefore not considered dangerous in a supernatural sense, but rather a highly disciplined and physically demanding practice that requires extensive training, care, and responsibility when undertaken seriously.

The spiritual entities Ian Rogers works with are Crazy Horse, Mahatma Ghandi, Lady Diana, Sigmund Freud, Leonardo Da Vinci, Kristian Hahnemann, Francis Bacon, and Zootor. They are often asked questions that relate to human experience, emotional understanding and life direction.

Common themes include:

Life purpose and direction (“What am I here to do?” / “What is my path?”)

Relationships and emotional healing (understanding family dynamics, connection, and personal struggles)

Children and parenting (how to better understand children’s emotional responses and development)

Personal growth and spiritual evolution (how to expand awareness, evolve consciousness, or overcome limitations)

Life decisions and change (what changes are needed, and what courage is required to move forward)

The information given often encourages reflection and action on a personal level that in turn is to help the greater good.

Due to the depth and richness of information shared during Sphinx Spiritual School of Learning’s trance events, it is common for audience members to forget or miss aspects of the teachings during a live session. For this reason, all trance events are available for download post-event, and revisiting the trance is highly recommended to absorb the layers of knowledge and insight shared throughout the experience.

A trained Trance Medium will often experience little to no memory following a long period of Deep Trance, and after extended periods in trance, recovery can take several days due to the significant physical imposition placed upon the body.