Tag: visual coaching

A NOTE FROM CHRISTINA

Hello from the west coast of Canada in rainy March. No real snow this winter; however, the rain is stubbornly consistent, as is customary for a temperate rain forest this time of year. When I go for walks, it’s dramatic, even gothic. Dripping in moody moss and stark sculptural branches. Atmospheric like the British novels… Read more »


GRADUATE SPOTLIGHT: DAVID TIEJIE

david tiejie, Visual Coach standing in front of Arizona's redstones.

I came to Christina’s work via her alliance with Anneke Lucas in Shifting the Power. That program was intense. At first, I didn’t think I was in the right place. However, as I stayed with it, my eyes really opened to power dynamics and trauma. Not only power dynamics in our world overall, but also… Read more »


NON-DUAL SELF INQUIRY: FREE PATH FORWARD

YouTube video cover of Christina Merkley and Sophie from the free visual processing session Self-Inquiry Free Path Forward

Sophie Sits with Christina Merkley Video: Visual Map: Free Path Forward Summary: Whew, we cover a lot of physical and energetic terrain in this one! Sophie is a talented painter and muralist, who came for a Sit with Christina, after seeing a few of my YouTube Self Inquiry videos. A year ago, she started her… Read more »


Visual Satsang Forming Now – 16 Weeks

Christina Merkley working at her table, for Private Visual Satsangs with the Vancouver Island Rainforest outside the office window.

For over 30 years, I’ve been holding visually enhanced space to help shift the consciousness of groups and individuals. Satsangs are the culmination of that journey. On Saturday, the 28th, a new cohort begins for Private Visual Satsang. Coming again for another round. New joiners warmly welcome too! Spring 2026: Private Satsang Cohort 16 Sessions.… Read more »


A NOTE FROM CHRISTINA

Christina Merkley in a gray sweater with puppy Presley on her lap smiles at the camera with her drawing tablet and course group on the computer in the background.

It’s been a busy time. Anneke Lucas and I, with an amazing international cohort, just wrapped a 10-Week Processing Group. We worked right through the holidays, even on Christmas and New Year’s Eve. Offering community to Survivors through a period of time that is traditionally difficult. Tomorrow, we move into our Level 2 of Shifting… Read more »


GRADUATE SPOTLIGHT: ANNA ENGSTROM

Anna and I first met in 2012 through my collaboration with Ask Theo. Helping Sheila Gillette (the pioneering medium who coined the term “5D”) and her family team make the shift from an old-school travelling schedule to working online (back in the tele-meeting days before Zoom… yes, I’m that old). While Sheila was the star… Read more »


NON-DUAL SELF INQUIRY: DANCING ANCESTORS

YouTube Cover for non-dual self inquiry with Dolly and Christina Merkley

Dolly Sits with Christina Merkley Video: ? Visual Map: Dancing Ancestors Summary: Dolly began her Sit with feeling LOST. During Covid, she had been able to focus on her innermost BEING and made plans. However, a return to a toxic work environment resulted in DEPRESSION, and the development of ticks and other symptomatic reactions. Thankfully,… Read more »


Winter/Spring Processing Groups

SHIFT-IT School upcoming 2025/2026 Winter and Spring Courses with course graphics for Shifting the Power with Anneke Lucas, SHIFT-IT Intensive Retreat, In Person Satsang Days and Private Visual Satsangs

My oh my, we are living through and with extraordinary times! Seems every seemingly single consciousness counts, as things unfold. I continue to place my betting chips behind deep inner work. Below are upcoming processing containers for 2025-26. 1. Processing Group with Anneke Lucas (Online) Dates: 10 Wednesdays, November 26, 2025 – January 28, 2026… Read more »


Joining the Saturday Satsangs

Fall private satsang poster starting September 20, 2025 shows Christina Merkley at her tablet with a virtual class of satsang students.

As you may know, Satsang is Sanskrit for ‘in the community of true people’. Twice a year, I offer these Private Visual Satsangs – which are very special online communities. The next one begins this Saturday. Repeaters and newbies are warmly welcome. Satsangs are a safe place to gather with awakening people from around the… Read more »


GRADUATE SPOTLIGHT: SARAH HERD

Certified Visual Coach graduate spotlight on Sarah Herd from the UK. Sarah smiles at the camera in a blue sweater against an oyster colored background of original art.

As an HR Executive and a Digital leader, Sarah is well-versed in large system change. In her corporate leadership role, she’s responsible for large digital transformation projects across HR … sometimes several at the same time! It was my sacred task in Visual Coach Certification to hold space for her. Give her the room, resources,… Read more »