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Top 70+ Best Breathe Tattoo Ideas – [2022 Inspiration Guide]

Top 70+ Best Breathe Tattoo Ideas – [2022 Inspiration Guide]

  • Next Luxury / Tattoo Ideas
  • by — Jono Elderton

Quote Tattoos

Breathe tattoos are a popular contemporary design idea.

In a society where mental health issues – most commonly depression and anxiety – are increasing for both women and men, it’s a sound mantra intended to help each person fall back on when presented with challenges that create discomfort.

Check out the variety of breathe tattoos in this comprehensive gallery to help you find the right type of meaningful design for you.

1. Upper Arm Breathe Tattoos

arm breathe tattoos 69_evolution_tattoo

Source: @69_evolution_tattoo via Instagram

arm breathe tattoos annaeidenberg

Source: @annaeidenberg via Instagram

arm breathe tattoos elektratattoopiercing

Source: @elektratattoopiercing via Instagram

2. Back and Neck Breathe Tattoo Ideas

symbolic breathe tattoos sona_tattoos_and_portraits

Source: @sona_tattoos_and_portraits via Instagram

back breathe tattoos emilstrollo93

Source: @emilstrollo93 via Instagram

back breathe tattoos hair_buddha

Source: @hair_buddha via Instagram

back breathe tattoos handstoheartwellness

Source: @handstoheartwellness via Instagram

back breathe tattoos inkblottattooz

Source: @inkblottattooz via Instagram

back breathe tattoos nymytattoo

Source: @nymytattoo via Instagram

3. Cursive Script Breathe Tattoo Art

wrist breathe tattoos yazzink

Source: @yazzink via Instagram

simple breathe tattoos anna_yanggg

Source: @anna_yanggg via Instagram

cursive breathe tattoos tattoocharm

Source: @tattoocharm via Instagram

cursive breathe tattoos mmarina.artink

Source: @mmarina.artink via Instagram

cursive breathe tattoos gabi.tattooart

Source: @gabi.tattooart via Instagram

hand breathe tattoos house.o.pain

Source: @house.o.pain via Instagram

4. Breathe Tattoo Ideas for the Forearm

forearm breathe tattoos 2 lucietattoo

Source: @lucietattoo via Instagram

forearm breathe tattoos cessperience

Source: @cessperience via Instagram

forearm breathe tattoos dc_ph_tattoo

Source: @dc_ph_tattoo via Instagram

forearm breathe tattoos keithbucellatatt2

Source: @keithbucellatatt2 via Instagram

forearm breathe tattoos livingcanvasstudio.ca

Source: @livingcanvasstudio.ca via Instagram

forearm breathe tattoos lucietattoo

Source: @lucietattoo via Instagram

forearm breathe tattoos minimalisbeautiful

Source: @minimalisbeautiful via Instagram

forearm breathe tattoos noluckjedi

Source: @noluckjedi via Instagram

forearm breathe tattoos riseupnbuild.wellness

Source: @riseupnbuild.wellness via Instagram
Source: @brian_oshei_tattoos(Artist) via Instagram
Source: @kyliebraydynphoto(Photographer) via Instagram

forearm breathe tattoos roxydoll_art

Source: @roxydoll_art via Instagram

forearm breathe tattoos tania_leticia59

Source: @tania_leticia59 via Instagram

forearm breathe tattoos vgtattoostudio

Source: @vgtattoostudio via Instagram

5. Hand and Finger Breathe Tattoo Ideas

hand breathe tattoos clairette.tattoo

Source: @clairette.tattoo via Instagram

hand breathe tattoos freshinkkanata

Source: @freshinkkanata via Instagram

hand breathe tattoos marisol_tattoos

Source: @marisol_tattoos via Instagram

hand breathe tattoos mikkiloutattoo

Source: @mikkiloutattoo via Instagram

hand breathe tattoos modelsandmonstersphoto

Source: @modelsandmonstersphoto via Instagram

hand breathe tattoos sammy.inks

Source: @sammy.inks via Instagram

6. Simple Breathe Tattoo Designs

simple breathe tattoos barbieink_tattoos

Source: @barbieink_tattoos via Instagram

simple breathe tattoos fulvio.tm

Source: @fulvio.tm via Instagram

simple breathe tattoos nitzan.tattoo

Source: @nitzan.tattoo via Instagram

simple breathe tattoos tattoo.man.james

Source: @tattoo.man.james via Instagram

simple breathe tattoos tattoomercy

Source: @tattoomercy via Instagram

simple breathe tattoos vintagetattoola

Source: @vintagetattoola via Instagram
Source: @babaxx11 via Instagram

simple breathe tattoos visual.aura

Source: @visual.aura via Instagram

7. Small Breathe Tattoo Ideas

symbolic breathe tattoos ju.diament

Source: @ju.diament via Instagram

small breathe tattoos ju.diament

Source: @ju.diament via Instagram

small breathe tattoos la.vagabond_tattoo

Source: @la.vagabond_tattoo via Instagram

small breathe tattoos mikebiscuitart

Source: @mikebiscuitart via Instagram

small breathe tattoos sagart_tattoo_zone

Source: @sagart_tattoo_zone via Instagram

small breathe tattoos saloni__________

Source: @saloni__________ via Instagram

8. Symbolic Breathe Tattoo Ideas

symbolic breathe tattoos hans_van_elk

Source: @hans_van_elk via Instagram

symbolic breathe tattoos ilariapretellitattoo

Source: @ilariapretellitattoo via Instagram

symbolic breathe tattoos inked_by_tahlia

Source: @inked_by_tahlia via Instagram

symbolic breathe tattoos kelseyganous

Source: @kelseyganous via Instagram

symbolic breathe tattoos libbiealyse_tattoos

Source: @libbiealyse_tattoos via Instagram

symbolic breathe tattoos maciejki_studio

Source: @maciejki_studio via Instagram

symbolic breathe tattoos nicolascorrea19

Source: @nicolascorrea19 via Instagram

symbolic breathe tattoos nikastattooartistry

Source: @nikastattooartistry via Instagram

symbolic breathe tattoos pricklyvelvet

Source: @pricklyvelvet via Instagram

symbolic breathe tattoos rico_tat2s

Source: @rico_tat2s via Instagram

cursive breathe tattoos charisma tattoo art

Source: @charisma.tattoo.art via Instagram

symbolic breathe tattoos tatutatu_inkclub

Source: @tatutatu_inkclub via Instagram

9. Breathe Tattoos for the Wrist

symbolic breathe tattoos karenlkw725

Source: @karenlkw725 via Instagram

wrist breathe tattoos _linepine_

Source: @_linepine_ via Instagram

wrist breathe tattoos bizzyaski

Source: @bizzyaski via Instagram

wrist breathe tattoos dubaitattooallday

Source: @dubaitattooallday via Instagram

wrist breathe tattoos edward_needlehands

Source: @edward_needlehands via Instagram

wrist breathe tattoos giedsenpai

Source: @giedsenpai via Instagram

wrist breathe tattoos leinkaofficial

Source: @leinkaofficial via Instagram

wrist breathe tattoos mariapaczkowskaart

Source: @mariapaczkowskaart via Instagram

wrist breathe tattoos rico_tat2s

Source: @rico_tat2s via Instagram

wrist breathe tattoos royaltytattoo

Source: @royaltytattoo via Instagram

wrist breathe tattoos shanikka113

Source: @shanikka113 via Instagram

wrist breathe tattoos sorry_mommy_studio_budapest

Source: @sorry_mommy_studio_budapest via Instagram

wrist breathe tattoos tattoodayco

Source: @tattoodayco via Instagram

wrist breathe tattoos inkfultg1

Source: @inkfultg1 via Instagram

Breathe Tattoos and Mental Health

The concept of a breathe tattoo – or ‘just breathe’ in pop superstar Miley Cyrus’ case – is to help each individual slow down and take stock when things are becoming uncomfortable.

Being able to control your breathing is one of the simplest, most surefire ways to start feeling better when you’re overwhelmed, anxious, or uncomfortable.

A breathe tattoo is a simple way to help a panicked person evaluate their thoughts or remind them to keep things simple when confronted with an uncomfortable or difficult situation – no matter what it is – and use the tattoo’s simple message to reinforce the basics.

Whether folded into a larger tattoo image, outlined in simple text, or even displayed in the ancient Sanskrit pictogram version, the message to breathe is always a fundamental mantra to help you regain balance and control over your body or a situation.

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Breathe Tattoo FAQs

What does a breathe tattoo symbolize? 

A breathe tattoo is a simple way to help a panicked person evaluate their thoughts or remind them to keep things simple. 

Being able to control your breathing is one of the simplest, most surefire ways to start feeling better when you’re overwhelmed, anxious, or uncomfortable. 

When confronted with an uncomfortable or difficult situation – no matter what it is – using the tattoo’s simple message as a reference point to reinforce the basics can help significantly. 

 

What style of breathe tattoo should I get? 

There are three major types of breathe tattoos. 

  1. The Sanskrit symbol for breathe. This beautiful and ancient symbol works well as a standalone image and is often tattooed by itself in simple black ink.
  2. Simple lettering. Many breathe tattoos are simple cursive, or other basic lettering styles designed to keep the message/reminder as simplest as possible
  3. As part of larger images. Some breathe tattoos are folded into larger images, such as an infinity loop, semicolon, or enjoyable flower image to add more depth to the tattoo while retaining the message 
Where should I place my breathe tattoo? 

The choice of placement comes down to how visible and accessible you want your reminder to be.

Some collectors prefer their body art hidden somewhat, so many – mostly women – put the symbol along the neckline or behind the ear, where the hair can often cover the tattoo. 

For others’ the back, side and ribs – close to where the lungs live – are often the place to put a breathe tattoo. 

For those collectors, who want full accessibility to their tattoo and have no issues with visibility, may choose their arms or hands to get the breathe design. For example, I have a text tattoo on both my inner and outer right forearm that I often trace with my fingertips when I’m looking to calm down or steady myself. 

Jono Elderton

Writer

Jono writes about booze and tattoos for Next Luxury, having spent nearly two decades experiencing both in a variety of situations around the globe.

He holds a Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing) from the University of Canberra and a Graduate Diploma of Professional Writing from Deakin University.

Jono writes about booze and tattoos for Next Luxury, having spent nearly two decades experiencing both in a variety of situations around the globe.

He holds a Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing) from the University of Canberra and a Graduate Diploma of Professional Writing from Deakin University.

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