Sat Manav Tattoos

"So grateful to Shug for my first tattoo experience. He offers a relaxing, safe, comforting, spiritual space, one-on-one time for design and artistry, and was remarkably patient with design edits and my own newby anxiety."

"Shug is an excellent professional, who does intentional tattoos. He’s covered up two tattoos of mine and has also done three additional (new) works on me. I love all of my tattoos from him. Spiritual/intentional tattooing with energy to benefit the recipient. Who could ask for more than that?"

"I am blessed to know Shug - Bhagavan Das - as a yogi and a tattoo artist and to carry on me his art and sacred symbols! No other tattoo studio could ever give me the experience his does! Every session is a personal one-on-one private moment where the magic happens and the sacred environment brings you to higher levels of meditation while Shug does his magnificent work ! I am grateful for this!!!"

"I couldn’t have imagined what a magical, cathartic, profound experience my tattoo sessions with Shug would be!!! Absolutely incredible and the end result is a beautiful back piece that makes me feel more complete and is a wonderful expression of my spirit. Shug is not only an amazing artist, he is a guru. I deal with anxiety and was nervous that the sessions would be awkward for me. The music he played set a great mood and his energy was very calming and therapeutic. I gained much more than ink from the sessions, it was a major release. Things I’d been holding onto flowed out of me through the pain, music and conversation. I had a 15 year old, faded back tattoo that I’d ignored for years and dreamed of getting fixed. As my elopement approached I realized the importance of fixing the tattoo as a gift to myself. I wanted it to be reborn in a sense and reflect my growth and spirit. Shug was VERY accommodating and worked with my last minute timeline, as I wanted to have it done before my elopement. Instead of having an old faded tattoo that I wanted to have covered, I was able to find the perfect dress that complemented the piece and show it off with pride. This tattoo means more to me than words can say and it wouldn’t have been the beauty it is if I hadn’t trusted Shug’s talent and gone with his advice. He is a true artist and I encourage anyone who goes to him to trust his vision, you will not be disappointed! It’s also worth noting that the healing process was incredibly smooth. Shug provided me with simple, detailed care instructions that allowed me to treat my fresh ink properly. It was insane how well it healed between each session! My elopement pictures were taken less than 3 weeks from the last session. I have attached some photos from my special day, as well as the before picture and some progress pics. Getting this tattoo is the best money I have ever spent on myself. I am forever grateful to Shug! Beyond blessed to have such talent right here in Maine! :)"