18 Beautiful Yoga-Inspired Tattoos

To me, tattoos are a way of expressing myself on the outside. My body is my temple, and my temple likes to be decorated. They're meant to be seen and shared, and my tattoos give me an opportunity to discuss my passions with all different kinds of people.

So of course, when your passion is yoga, you're more likely to have yoga-inspired tattoos. From beautiful, to funny, to just plain impressive, these eighteen people really showed their commitment to their practice in their body art.

1. This Lovely Asana-Inspired Tattoo

Source: 42Yogis

2. What About Some Sanskrit?

Source: Slodive

3. Don't Worry, Ganesha's Got Your Back

Source: TattooDo

4. Let Your Lotus Bloom

Source: New York Times

5. Or How About a Buddha?

Source: TattooEasily

6. Channel Your Inner Kali

Source: TattooDo

7. What About a Mandala?

Artist/Source: DotsToLines

8. Here's Your Sun Salutation Cheat-Sheet!

Source: YogiLiving

9. Check Out That Buddha!

Source: TattooEasily

10. If You Sing, Maybe Raghunath's Harmonium is More Your Style

Source: WellandGood

11. Here's a Wee Little Ganesha

Source: YogaLifeDaily

12. Align Your Chakras

13. Some Beautiful Tibetan Calligraphy

Source: TattooDo

14. Spread the Love with This Prema Tat

Source: New York Times

15. Fuel Your Wanderlust with This Traditional Sak Yant Tattoo

Source: BeMyTravelMuse

16. Ganesha, Mendhi, and Sacred Geometry

Source: YogaLifeDaily

17. Feel Aligned

Source: TattooDo

18. You Can Never Go Wrong with an Om

Source: Pinterest

Of course, tattoos aren't for everyone by any means. But for those who have them, they help serve as a reminder of their journey; where they've been and where they're going. And this is one of the beautiful things about yoga. It teaches us to accept everyone for who they are and what makes them different.

At the very least, the cool tattoo on the person in front of you in yoga class makes for an interesting drishti point!

What do you think, yogis? Do you have some yoga-inspired ink? Share with us in the comments below, and post your pics on your profile!

Image credit: Camila Maciel