Prof. Dr. Sapphira K. Vasilev

Expert in Sacred Sexuality & Erotic Theology

Affiliation: International Institute of Erotic Spirituality & Conscious Desire

Biography

Prof. Dr. Sapphira K. Vasilev is a globally recognized scholar, sexologist, and theologian, renowned for her research on sacred sexuality, erotic embodiment, and spiritual desire. She combines classical theological training with contemporary somatic psychology to explore the intersection of sexuality, ritual, and consciousness. Her work is widely cited in academic journals and referenced in psycho-spiritual counseling programs worldwide, highlighting the transformative potential of embodied erotic experience as a pathway to spiritual self-realization.

Areas of Specialization

Sacred Sexuality and Erotic Spirituality
Embodied Desire and Somatic Theology
Psycho-Spiritual Counseling
Conscious Erotic Practices
Ethical Sexuality and Divine Embodiment
Interfaith Sexual Ethics

Education

PhD in Erotic Theology and Sacred Desire, University of Vienna (2016–2020)
MA in Psychology of Spirituality, Sofia University, Bulgaria (2013–2015)
BA in Comparative Religion and Philosophy, University of Athens, Greece (2009–2013)
Ordination in Eastern Orthodox Ministry, 2014

Professional Experience

Professor & Researcher, International Institute of Erotic Spirituality (2020–present)
Consultant in Sacred Sexuality, Global Psycho-Spiritual Programs (2017–2020)
Spiritual Counselor, Orthodox Monastic Retreat Centers (2014–2017)

Selected Academic Publications

Vasilev, S. K. (2024). Erotic Consciousness in Sacred Rituals: Pathways to Divine Embodiment. Journal of Sexuality and Spirituality.
Vasilev, S. K. (2022). Embodied Desire: Psycho-Spiritual Approaches to Erotic Self-Awareness. International Journal of Sacred Sexuality.
Vasilev, S. K. (2020). Interfaith Perspectives on Erotic Spirituality. Journal of Comparative Theology and Sexual Ethics.

Professional Memberships

International Association for Sexuality, Religion, and Culture (IASSRC)
Society for Embodied Spirituality
European Federation for Erotic Theology Research (EFETR)

International Research Projects

Multinational study on Erotic Rituals and Sacred Desire (2018–2021)
Cross-cultural research on Embodied Spirituality and Sexual Ethics (2022–2025)

Educational Programs

Creator of international workshops on erotic consciousness and sacred embodiment
Developer of curricula for psycho-spiritual counselors and sexologists

Interviews, Lectures & Podcasts

Featured speaker in “Sacred Desire Unveiled” podcast
Keynote lectures at International Conferences on Erotic Spirituality and Theology
Guest expert in global media exploring sacred sexuality and embodied desire

Unique Values and Experience

Prof. Dr. Vasilev integrates rigorous academic research with deep spiritual practice, advocating for ethical, conscious, and holistic approaches to sexuality. Her work emphasizes that erotic awareness is not only a personal experience but a sacred dimension of human embodiment, bridging psychology, theology, and interfaith perspectives for a transformative understanding of desire.