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Next Luxury • Tattoo Ideas • 70 Breathe Tattoo Ideas

70 Breathe Tattoo Ideas

70 Breathe Tattoo Ideas

  • by — Jono Elderton
  • Published on October 14, 2020

  • Updated on September 27, 2023

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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