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This is more than a tattoo.

It’s a threshold.

A ceremony.

A sacred collaboration between your body, your story, and the language of symbol.

Whether you’re crossing into a new chapter, honoring a loss, reclaiming your voice, or simply called to embody something deeper—this is a space where intention becomes art. And your skin becomes the altar.

Wild Iris Tattoo

Somatic Tattoo™ – by Iris Brooke

Iris is the owner of Song Dog Studios in the beautiful Carmel Valley, California, and the creator of Somatic Tattoo™, a unique approach that blends body awareness, mindfulness, and the art of intentional handpoke tattooing. Her work is deeply influenced by her love of nature and ornamental design.

Drawing inspiration from the landscapes of the Monterey Peninsula, where she grew up, Iris channels the beauty of the natural world into each piece. Her designs often feature symbolic representations of portals and energy, along with her signature depictions of snakes—symbols of transformation and rebirth.

Somatic Tattoo™ sessions guide clients into deeper presence with their own bodies, using breathwork, meditation, and somatic awareness to prepare for and integrate the tattoo process. This intentional method transforms tattooing into a ceremonial and embodied experience, where the art becomes not just a mark on the skin, but a catalyst for healing, self-discovery, and personal empowerment.

In addition to custom tattoos, Iris creates Tattoo Talismans—personalized designs serving as sacred symbols of intention—and offers pre-drawn "flash" designs, which reflect her most authentic artistic expressions.

Through Somatic Tattoo™ workshops, retreats, and events, Iris teaches others how to weave mindfulness, body connection, and symbolic artistry into their own tattoo or creative practices. Whether in the studio or at a gathering, her work invites participants to explore healing, growth, and connection to the natural world through both ink and embodied creative ritual.

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What is Handpoke Tattoo

Intentional handpoke tattoo is a deeply personal and mindful form of body art, created without the use of a machine. Instead, each tattoo is applied by hand, one dot at a time, using a single needle. This slow, meditative process allows for a more intimate and connected experience between the artist and client, fostering presence, ritual, and meaning.

Unlike traditional tattooing methods, intentional handpoke tattoos emphasize intention, energy, and symbolism. Every design is infused with purpose—whether it’s a personal transformation, a sacred talisman, or a reflection of one’s journey. The process is often gentler on the skin, creating delicate, organic lines that harmonize with the body’s natural form.

With Wild Iris Tattoo, intentional handpoke tattooing is more than just an art form; it is an opportunity to honor personal growth, healing, and connection. Each piece is designed to be a lasting, meaningful expression of the wearer’s unique story.

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What is Somatic Tattoo™

– by Iris Brooke

Somatic Tattoo™ is a unique approach to tattooing created by artist Iris Brooke, blending the art of intentional handpoke tattoo with body awareness, breathwork, and ceremonial practices.

In a Somatic Tattoo™ session, the experience is as important as the artwork itself. We begin with grounding techniques and guided awareness to help you connect deeply with your body and your intention for the tattoo. Throughout the process, we work with breath, sensation, and mindful presence, allowing the act of receiving a tattoo to become a ritual of transformation and self-expression.

This method transforms tattooing from a purely aesthetic act into an embodied, healing experience — one where each design becomes a living talisman, holding meaning, memory, and personal empowerment.

Whether you’re marking a life transition, honoring your journey, or simply drawn to a design that resonates with your soul, Somatic Tattoo™ offers a space to be fully present in your body and your story while receiving beautiful, symbolic artwork.

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Learn about Somatic Tattoo™ Method

– by Iris Brooke

Somatic Tattoo™ is a body-centered creative practice developed by artist and educator Iris Brooke that combines tattoo artistry with somatic awareness, breathwork, and ceremonial intention.

In our Somatic Tattoo™ workshops and trainings, participants learn how to approach tattooing as a mindful, embodied art form. This method blends technical tattoo skills with body-based practices — including guided meditation, grounding exercises, breath awareness, and intentional design — to create a tattooing experience that supports personal transformation, emotional release, and deep self-connection.

Workshops explore both the artistic and energetic aspects of tattooing, teaching how to create symbolic designs, hold space for clients, and integrate ritual into the tattoo process. Participants leave with tools to bring more presence, meaning, and embodiment into their own creative work, whether as tattoo artists, healers, or individuals seeking to deepen their personal relationship with art and the body.

By learning the Somatic Tattoo™ method, you’re not only refining your craft — you’re embracing tattooing as a practice of healing, ceremony, and connection.

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