Prof. Lyra Solenne Kivikoski

Expert in Sacred Erotic Psychology & Divine Embodiment

Affiliation: Transcendence Institute for Conscious Desire & Somatic Theology

Biography

Prof. Lyra Solenne Kivikoski is a globally recognized scholar, psycho-spiritual counselor, and researcher specializing in sacred erotic psychology, embodied desire, and divine erotic consciousness. Her research explores how theology, ritual, and somatic practices shape conscious sexual awareness, intimacy, and spiritual embodiment. Prof. Kivikoski is widely cited in academic journals, international conferences, and global workshops on sacred sexuality, offering transformative insights into desire, embodiment, and interfaith approaches to erotic spirituality.

Areas of Specialization

Sacred Erotic Psychology
Embodied Desire and Somatic Spirituality
Divine Erotic Consciousness
Interfaith Sexual Ethics
Ritual-Based Erotic Practices
Transformative Sexuality and Spiritual Growth

Education

PhD in Erotic Theology and Somatic Spirituality, University of Helsinki (2017–2021)
MA in Transpersonal Psychology, University of Vienna (2014–2016)
BA in Comparative Religion and Philosophy, University of Bordeaux (2010–2014)
Ordination in Neo-Mystical Ministry, 2015

Professional Experience

Senior Researcher & Spiritual Counselor, Transcendence Institute (2021–present)
Visiting Lecturer, University of Helsinki, Department of Theology (2019–2021)
Spiritual Counselor & Educator, Interfaith Erotic Studies Programs (2015–2019)

Selected Academic Publications

Kivikoski, L. S. (2024). Embodied Desire and Sacred Consciousness: Integrating Somatic Practices with Erotic Theology. Journal of Erotic Spirituality.
Kivikoski, L. S. (2022). Sacred Sexuality Across Traditions: Interfaith Rituals and Conscious Erotic Awareness. International Journal of Sexuality and Spiritual Studies.
Kivikoski, L. S. (2020). Transformative Erotic Awareness: Somatic and Psycho-Spiritual Approaches. Journal of Somatic Theology.

Professional Memberships

International Society for Erotic Theology (ISET)
Society for Embodied Spiritual Practices
Global Network for Sacred Sexuality Research

International Research Projects

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

Educational Programs

Creator of advanced workshops on conscious erotic embodiment and sacred desire
Designer of curricula for psycho-spiritual counselors and sexologists

Interviews, Lectures & Podcasts

Featured guest on “Sacred Desire Revealed” podcast
Keynote speaker at International Conferences on Erotic Spirituality
Contributor to global media exploring sacred sexuality and embodied desire

Unique Values and Experience

Prof. Kivikoski emphasizes ethical, conscious, and holistic approaches to sexuality, integrating theology, psychology, and somatic awareness. She advocates for embodied erotic experience as a transformative pathway to self-realization, spiritual growth, and conscious intimacy, making her a leading authority in sacred sexuality research.