Opera Air is a web browser with mindfulness features

You may be familiar with Opera, a well-known cross-platform web browser. The company is now introducing Opera Air, a new version of the web browser with multiple mindfulness features aimed at helping users relax while they browse the web.

Opera Air offers meditation sessions and break reminders

According to the company, Opera Air is the ”first web browser built around the concept of mindfulness.” While the app lets users access any website just like other web browsers, Opera Air has a minimalist interface and features to help users take care of their mental health. This includes meditation sessions, break reminders, and calming background sounds.

“Web browsers have become powerful super apps that allow you to do anything, from working, studying, entertaining yourself, shopping, or even running other apps. […] Ultimately, with Opera Air, we want to help you feel better and become more mindful about your environment,” the company said in a blog post.

It all starts with a super-clean interface reminiscent of frozen glass. The interface can be customized with different backgrounds and layouts. Users can find the wellness features in the floating toolbar on the left.

For instance, Opera Air includes some breathing exercises that “help reduce stress and blood pressure” in the company’s words. There are also neck exercises to “relieve tension and reduce pain,” and Opera recommends that users do at least one session every day. Users will also find meditation sessions and full body scans for those looking for a longer break.

Another feature is Boosts, a library of sounds designed to stimulate brain waves to boost creativity and relieve stress. Opera explains that Boosts are not simple background sounds, as users can adjust the music level, ambient sound, and frequency of the binaural beats individually.

Of course, each user has their own way of meditating and relaxing so these features may not work for you, but Opera seems to really believe that there’s a demand for a web browser with such features.

Opera Air also includes popular features from the regular version of the web browser, such as Aria AI and a free VPN. You can try it for free, and it’s now available to download for both macOS and Windows.

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