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Top 70+ Best Breathe Tattoo Ideas – [2022 Inspiration Guide]
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
Source: @69_evolution_tattoo via Instagram
Source: @annaeidenberg via Instagram
Source: @elektratattoopiercing via Instagram
2. Back and Neck Breathe Tattoo Ideas
Source: @sona_tattoos_and_portraits via Instagram
Source: @emilstrollo93 via Instagram
Source: @hair_buddha via Instagram
Source: @handstoheartwellness via Instagram
Source: @inkblottattooz via Instagram
Source: @nymytattoo via Instagram
3. Cursive Script Breathe Tattoo Art
Source: @yazzink via Instagram
Source: @anna_yanggg via Instagram
Source: @tattoocharm via Instagram
Source: @mmarina.artink via Instagram
Source: @gabi.tattooart via Instagram
Source: @house.o.pain via Instagram
4. Breathe Tattoo Ideas for the Forearm
Source: @lucietattoo via Instagram
Source: @cessperience via Instagram
Source: @dc_ph_tattoo via Instagram
Source: @keithbucellatatt2 via Instagram
Source: @livingcanvasstudio.ca via Instagram
Source: @lucietattoo via Instagram
Source: @minimalisbeautiful via Instagram
Source: @noluckjedi via Instagram
Source: @riseupnbuild.wellness via Instagram
Source: @brian_oshei_tattoos(Artist) via Instagram
Source: @kyliebraydynphoto(Photographer) via Instagram
Source: @roxydoll_art via Instagram
Source: @tania_leticia59 via Instagram
Source: @vgtattoostudio via Instagram
5. Hand and Finger Breathe Tattoo Ideas
Source: @clairette.tattoo via Instagram
Source: @freshinkkanata via Instagram
Source: @marisol_tattoos via Instagram
Source: @mikkiloutattoo via Instagram
Source: @modelsandmonstersphoto via Instagram
Source: @sammy.inks via Instagram
6. Simple Breathe Tattoo Designs
Source: @barbieink_tattoos via Instagram
Source: @fulvio.tm via Instagram
Source: @nitzan.tattoo via Instagram
Source: @tattoo.man.james via Instagram
Source: @tattoomercy via Instagram
Source: @vintagetattoola via Instagram
Source: @babaxx11 via Instagram
Source: @visual.aura via Instagram
7. Small Breathe Tattoo Ideas
Source: @ju.diament via Instagram
Source: @ju.diament via Instagram
Source: @la.vagabond_tattoo via Instagram
Source: @mikebiscuitart via Instagram
Source: @sagart_tattoo_zone via Instagram
Source: @saloni__________ via Instagram
8. Symbolic Breathe Tattoo Ideas
Source: @hans_van_elk via Instagram
Source: @ilariapretellitattoo via Instagram
Source: @inked_by_tahlia via Instagram
Source: @kelseyganous via Instagram
Source: @libbiealyse_tattoos via Instagram
Source: @maciejki_studio via Instagram
Source: @nicolascorrea19 via Instagram
Source: @nikastattooartistry via Instagram
Source: @pricklyvelvet via Instagram
Source: @rico_tat2s via Instagram
Source: @charisma.tattoo.art via Instagram
Source: @tatutatu_inkclub via Instagram
9. Breathe Tattoos for the Wrist
Source: @karenlkw725 via Instagram
Source: @_linepine_ via Instagram
Source: @bizzyaski via Instagram
Source: @dubaitattooallday via Instagram
Source: @edward_needlehands via Instagram
Source: @giedsenpai via Instagram
Source: @leinkaofficial via Instagram
Source: @mariapaczkowskaart via Instagram
Source: @rico_tat2s via Instagram
Source: @royaltytattoo via Instagram
Source: @shanikka113 via Instagram
Source: @sorry_mommy_studio_budapest via Instagram
Source: @tattoodayco via Instagram
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.
Breathe Tattoo FAQs
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.
There are three major types of breathe tattoos.
- 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.
- Simple lettering. Many breathe tattoos are simple cursive, or other basic lettering styles designed to keep the message/reminder as simplest as possible
- 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
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.
