Dr. Solstice Aether Veyra

Expert in Erotic Spirituality & Sacred Embodiment

Affiliation: Institute for Transcendent Desire & Embodied Theology

Biography

Dr. Solstice Aether Veyra is a globally recognized psycho-spiritual scholar, counselor, and researcher specializing in sacred sexuality, erotic embodiment, and divine consciousness. Her work integrates theology, somatic psychology, and ritual practice to explore conscious erotic awareness, spiritual intimacy, and transformative embodiment. Dr. Veyra’s research is widely cited in international academic journals and psycho-spiritual programs, establishing her as a leading authority on sacred desire and interfaith erotic spirituality.

Areas of Specialization

Sacred Sexuality and Erotic Spirituality
Embodied Desire and Somatic Theology
Transformative Erotic Consciousness
Interfaith Sexual Ethics
Ritual-Based Erotic Practices
Psycho-Spiritual Counseling

Education

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

Professional Experience

Senior Researcher & Spiritual Consultant, Institute for Transcendent Desire (2021–present)
Visiting Lecturer, University of Edinburgh, Department of Theology (2019–2021)
Spiritual Counselor & Educator, Interfaith Erotic Studies Programs (2015–2019)

Selected Academic Publications

Veyra, S. A. (2024). Embodied Desire and Sacred Consciousness: Integrating Erotic Theology and Somatic Practices. Journal of Erotic Spirituality.
Veyra, S. A. (2022). Sacred Sexuality Across Cultures: Ritual, Ethics, and Embodied Awareness. International Journal of Sexuality and Spiritual Studies.
Veyra, S. A. (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 project on Conscious Erotic Spirituality (2022–2025)

Educational Programs

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

Interviews, Lectures & Podcasts

Featured guest on “Divine 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

Dr. Veyra 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, establishing her as a leading authority in sacred sexuality research.