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10 Rad Yoga-Inspired Tattoos

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Are you inked? For some yogis, the body is a sacred vessel that mustn’t be tainted by earthly body art. For others, anything goes – the skin becomes a canvas where they could show images, thoughts and symbols that inspire their practice and their life.

Whether it’s a tiny infinity symbol on the ankle, Namaste scrawled on the inner arm, or lotus flowers blooming bold across the chest, yoga tattoos are a way of celebrating love, devotion and commitment to all things yoga.

1. Chakras

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2. A Goddess On Your Shoulder

The female goddess Kali symbolizes rebirth.

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3. And An OM On Your Ankle

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That can be sweet and simple or bold and elaborate, just like us.

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4. Lotus Flowers

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5. And Lifelike Trees

The tree is rooted to the earth but reaches for the sky…

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6. Yoga Tattoos Go Anywhere

Four Sanskrit words on the arms: love, gratitude, dream, believe.

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But perhaps avoid this one if you have ticklish feet…

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7. Sometimes ‘Simple’ Is Best

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8. It’s Good to Share

The tattooed hands of two lifelong friends and yogis.

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9. Look Down

Whenever you need a reminder to…

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10. All That Matters

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What are your thoughts on having your yoga mantra/ belief/ symbol inked on your skin? Do YOU have a yoga-inspired tattoo?

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