Ian Trousdell was born in England in 1951 but aged 6 he went to New Zealand with his family where he grew up. He has lived in NZ most of his life, returning twice to live in England for about fifteen years first to study and later teach at Emerson College in Sussex. Ian has been married for over 50 years and has four sons, one daughter and six grandchildren.

He became involved in spiritual life aged 18, becoming conversant with many traditions while retaining a focus on Rudolf Steiner’s spiritual science for over 50 years since he joined the Anthroposophical Michael School in 1974. He was a Waldorf teacher for 25 years while also being involved in Biodynamics and is one of the
international leaders of Flowform®, a modern biomimicry technology helping water support life.

As well as these outer activities Ian has led a deeply held inner life which he did not talk about for over 40 years since, in his mid-20s, he went through the experiences described by Dr. Steiner in his book Knowledge of the Higher Worlds.

After several decades of further self-transformation Ian gradually developed advanced senses of intuitive perception which led him into higher dimensions of reality. In 2017 he was invited to give a seminar at Emerson College about Dr Steiner’s path of self-transformation and this has been followed by numerous seminars since then to over 1500 people in the UK, China, NZ as well as Dornach, Switzerland.

‘Thank you for your wonderful, peaceful leadership of these magical sessions. This has been so affirming for my life’s work, both artistically and spiritually.’ Katrin W. (NZ)

‘Ian’s extensive spiritual research knowledge, sensitivity and profound intuition makes this an offering of great self-discovery. He guides participants to move into deeper waters of spiritual research respectfully and with grace.’ Maree S. (NZ)

‘Having completed your seminar I am no longer scared of my future. A door opened that weekend and I am walking through it into the world with new found courage.’ Chen Y. (China)

‘I have spent 60 years doing Rudolf Steiner’s fundamental exercises but never had a spiritual experience until I attended Ian’s seminar. Now, with the methods he taught so clearly, I know nature much more deeply and personally, as if meeting new friends.’ Margaret B. (UK)

‘For years I have been extremely sensitive, but after attending Ian’s seminar I discovered I am very intuitive and, with the techniques I have learned, I feel safe again. Thank you!’ Antoine G. (UK)

‘I have had the pleasure of both attending Ian Trousdell’s seminars and organising a seminar with Ian as the keynote speaker. When you hear Ian speak, it is immediately clear that he is speaking from experience. The instructions he provides have proven to be valuable tools for self-development. I highly recommend his work.’ David S. (NZ)