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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

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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

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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

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Source: @nitzan.tattoo via Instagram

Source: @tattoo.man.james via Instagram

Source: @tattoomercy via Instagram

Source: @vintagetattoola via Instagram
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Source: @visual.aura via Instagram
7. Small Breathe Tattoo Ideas

Source: @ju.diament via Instagram

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Source: @la.vagabond_tattoo via Instagram

Source: @mikebiscuitart via Instagram

Source: @sagart_tattoo_zone via Instagram

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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

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Source: @edward_needlehands via Instagram

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Source: @leinkaofficial via Instagram

Source: @mariapaczkowskaart via Instagram

Source: @rico_tat2s via Instagram

Source: @royaltytattoo via Instagram

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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.