Sak Yant - Recieving the Tigers. Second year, second day.

I have an info page with info here: http://abettertrip.com/sak-yant-tattoos/




This is the second video for 2009. On the second day under the needle, I received my Tigers. This time, the process took between four and five hours.

Not everyone should receive or are allowed tigers from the Ajarn. For instance, if you are born in the year of the Rabbit or Goat, you may not be granted Tigers, as they would be bad for you. Similarly, if you are not compatible with the Dragon, you might not be allowed the Dragon.

Fortunately for me, I was born in the Year of the Tiger.

Right now, I think i'm good for a while. I'm contemplating continuing the back, however aesthetically speaking, it's also a good place to stop.

If I do continue, the next step would be the frame (one to two days), then two Singha (Lions) and most likely the Erawan (Three headed elephant). The finished work would look like a framed piece of art, with the exceptions of the shoulders, which I inadvertently started without knowing the master plan (oops!). Still, I'm confident that Ajarn Anek's plan to work around them will also look good (he sketched out in pen how he would blend them into the frame and it looked very good.

As always, Peace, Love & Respect to all.

Please see the description on my other yant videos for more information on yants.

Note: For more on the history of sak-yant, I have an info page with info here: http://abettertrip.com/sak-yant-tattoos/ Contact information for Ajarn is on that page.

(also spelled sakyant)

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[BokatorNinja09]

hi i have a question is the needle sanitized everytime they use it on another person for sak yant? thats the only thing im worried about

[tinfamily]

@BokatorNinja09 I actually paid a lot of attention this last trip to exactly how Ajarn does it. He showed me the alcohol he uses to sterilize with and what he does is swishes the needles (which have been soaking) in it, then lights the needles ablaze. He does this a few times. Since the needles are solid and not hollow (like tattoo gun needles) there's no reservoir effect hiding blood inside the needle and it should be good. (continuted)

[tinfamily]

@tinfamily (/sp) I did check with my doctor for his opinion and he thought that the needles should be sterilized. Now, I realize this is a point of contention and many people, including professionally trained tattoo artists will maintain that nothing is safe unless it's been sterilized in an autoclave. I respect that. However, with sak yant, I've never seen an Ajarn or temple with an autoclave, so it's a calculated risk each person must decide whether or not to take.

[Juleean100]

Hi , I wanted to ask if i could get the tiger tattoo , i was born in the year of the pig

[tinfamily]

@Juleean100 You'd have to ask the Ajarn. I know that certain animals don't go with others (like Tiger would eat the Pig) but not sure which connect with which. Best to trust the expert and ask before hand. :)

[TheChantal483]

looks like it hurts 

[tinfamily]

@TheChantal483 It wasn't bad :)

[kakakiua]

i love the song!!

[WarrenKeingGaw]

Crazy 4-5 hours!!!

[msayofemi1]

@Colasaus yes sak yant  has dffrent tattos for diffrent protection form diffrent conflict but all together they protect you form death wether you get it for no cuts burns or murder it protercts your from death