Elaina Beam (Swami Karikananda)

Elaina is a passionate yogi and active teacher committed to spiritual education and inner peace. Elaina is a seminary graduate and kriya yoga astrologer through the Temple of Kriya Yoga in Chicago and her education included studies of Eastern Philosophy, World Religions, Esoteric Yoga, Sanskrit, Astrology, Ritual, and Ceremony, along with being trained and practiced in Yoga Sadhana. She also holds a B.A. in Communications. As a Yoga Instructor, Elaina received her teaching certification with Diane Wilson in Portland, Oregon in Hatha, Kundalini, and Kriya as well as extensive one-on-one meditation training. With over 18 years of personal practice and teaching experience, Elaina offers spiritual guidance, astrological counseling, and group facilitation.

 MISSION + VISION


The mission of Starlight Muse is to Ignite Your Spirit and Inspire Your Life through the evolutionary practices of yoga philosophy and astrology. The primary vision of Starlight Muse is to awaken Unity Consciousness by connecting humanity to nature – our roots and our cosmology. On a personal level, the purpose of Starlight Muse is to Illuminate your mind and Liberate your life.

TESTIMONIALS


Elaina brings to her teaching a spark that is both delightful and inspiring. Each time I left her I felt confirmed, enlightened, and cared for. Her teachings are both divinely guided and personal, her sincerity is abundant.  
Julie Smith, Mother & Artist, Portland, OR