There is no cultural or religious issue that is related to using yin yang in tattoos. In fact, this is actually quite common in the tattoo community. The design started to gain popularity in the 90s, along with Chinese and Japanese calligraphy. People place great significance on meanings and origins of the designs that they use for tattoos. With its long history and deep roots in the Chinese culture, it is not surprising to see the yin yang symbol in tattoos.