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
Credit: Suzanne Alexander on Pinterest2. A Goddess On Your Shoulder
The female goddess Kali symbolizes rebirth.
Credit: New York Times3. And An OM On Your Ankle
Credit: Michele Young on PinterestThat can be sweet and simple or bold and elaborate, just like us.
Credit: BeautyFrizz4. Lotus Flowers
Credit: Josh Hansen5. And Lifelike Trees
The tree is rooted to the earth but reaches for the sky…
Credit: Raphaelle Romana/New York Times6. Yoga Tattoos Go Anywhere
Four Sanskrit words on the arms: love, gratitude, dream, believe.
Credit: FYeahTattoosBut perhaps avoid this one if you have ticklish feet…
Credit: HellaWella7. Sometimes ‘Simple’ Is Best
Caption – Credit: Michelle Goldstein Yoga8. It’s Good to Share
The tattooed hands of two lifelong friends and yogis.
Credit: New York Times9. Look Down
Whenever you need a reminder to…
Credit: Leandra Bitterfeld on Pinterest10. All That Matters
Credit: Deanna Wardin on FlickrWhat are your thoughts on having your yoga mantra/ belief/ symbol inked on your skin? Do YOU have a yoga-inspired tattoo?
Image credit: New York Times
