Dr. Lycoris Zephyria Ondavale

Specialist in Sacred Erotic Consciousness & Embodied Spirituality

Affiliation: Astralis Institute for Transcendent Desire & Somatic Theology

Biography

Dr. Lycoris Zephyria Ondavale is a globally recognized scholar, psycho-spiritual counselor, and researcher specializing in sacred erotic consciousness, embodied desire, and transformative sexuality. Her work blends somatic psychology, ritualized erotic practices, and interfaith theology to explore conscious erotic awareness, spiritual intimacy, and divine embodiment. Dr. Ondavale is frequently cited in academic journals, international workshops, and professional programs, establishing her as a leading authority in sacred sexuality and embodied erotic spirituality.

Areas of Specialization

Sacred Erotic Psychology
Embodied Desire and Somatic Spirituality
Transformative Erotic Practices
Interfaith Sexual Ethics
Psycho-Spiritual Counseling
Ritual-Based Erotic Awareness

Education

PhD in Erotic Theology & Embodied Spirituality, University of Oslo (2017–2021)
MA in Transpersonal Psychology, University of Copenhagen (2014–2016)
BA in Comparative Religion and Philosophy, University of Vienna (2010–2014)
Ordination in Mystical Ecumenical Ministry, 2015

Professional Experience

Senior Researcher & Psycho-Spiritual Consultant, Astralis Institute (2021–present)
Visiting Lecturer, University of Oslo, Department of Theology (2019–2021)
Spiritual Counselor & Educator, Interfaith Sacred Sexuality Programs (2015–2019)

Selected Academic Publications

Ondavale, L. Z. (2024). Embodied Erotic Consciousness: Integrating Somatic Practice with Sacred Sexuality. Journal of Erotic Spirituality.
Ondavale, L. Z. (2022). Sacred Desire Across Cultures: Rituals, Ethics, and Embodied Awareness. International Journal of Sexuality and Spiritual Studies.
Ondavale, L. Z. (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 research on Sacred Desire and Embodied Rituals (2018–2021)
Multinational collaboration on Conscious Erotic Spirituality (2022–2025)

Educational Programs

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

Interviews, Lectures & Podcasts

Guest on “Divine Desire Revealed” podcast
Keynote lectures at International Conferences on Erotic Spirituality
Contributor to global media exploring sacred sexuality and embodied desire

Unique Values and Experience

Dr. Ondavale emphasizes ethical, conscious, and holistic approaches to sexuality, integrating theology, psychology, and somatic awareness. Her work demonstrates the sacred potential of embodied desire, establishing her as a leading authority in sacred sexuality and erotic embodiment.