The Opera Air mascot cat finally has a name – Inara. Rooted in ancient myths and inspired by Istanbul’s beloved street cats, she brings calm, light, and mindfulness into your browser. Discover the meaning behind her name, the new partnership with the Oxford Mindfulness Foundation, and why this mindful browser might even make you stop working, breathe, and play with your own cats. It’s free to download – and more exciting news is coming soon.
Meet Inara – The Newly Named Cat Mascot of Opera Air
Today I finally get to share the news so many of you were waiting for:
the Opera Air cat mascot has an official name – Inara.
And yes, the story of Opera Air Inara already feels like something magical.
If you’ve used Opera Air in the past weeks, you’ve already met her. She’s the mindful little digital traveler who naps in the corner of your screen, stretches like she owns the place, meditates with perfect posture, and sometimes just appears with the quiet confidence of a cat who knows the world is hers.
And now, after hundreds of votes globally, she has a name worthy of her calm personality.
The community chose it – and I love that, because a cat with so much personality deserves a name chosen with intention.
You know how it goes…
A stray cat wanders into your life for just a moment – you feed her once, you give her a name “just so you know who you’re talking to”… and suddenly she’s not really a stray anymore. She becomes yours in that quiet, invisible, magical way that only cats know how to manage.
That’s exactly how Inara arrived in Opera Air – softly, quietly, and suddenly she belonged.
A tiny digital visitor at first… and now a named companion, already feeling like part of the family.
Why “Inara”? A Name Filled With Light, Calm, and Ancient Stories
What I love most about this name is that it carries meaning from several cultures.
In ancient Hittite mythology, Inara was the protector of wild animals – serene, strong, and deeply connected to nature. In other traditions, especially Arabic, her name means:
- illumination
- shining light
- enlightenment
- a ray of light
And that is exactly how she feels in the browser – a tiny spark of calm in a chaotic digital world.
Opera Air Inara isn’t just a mascot; she’s a presence.
She doesn’t demand attention. She doesn’t distract. She just… exists. Peacefully.
Like a cat.
Why This Cat Matters – And How She Might Change Your Day
As someone who’s spent years volunteering in shelters and working with rescues, I’m naturally drawn to projects that bring compassion into everyday life – especially digital life, which can feel so rushed.
Opera Air surprised me in the best possible way.
With Opera Air Inara appearing on the screen, that reminder to pause becomes even gentler.
Because this browser does something unusual:
It reminds you to pause, breathe, take a break… and maybe even play with your real-life cats.
There were moments when I was typing intensely, deadlines spinning in my head, and suddenly Inara quietly stretched in the corner. And I thought:
“Okay… she’s right. Break time. Tito, Pierre, Myratz – where are you?”
A browser that helps you stop working too hard and actually go pet your cats?
This is innovation I support.
Opera Air: A Browser Designed for Mindfulness
Opera Air isn’t just cute – it’s built around wellbeing.
Inside the browser you’ll find a mindful ecosystem that feels intentional – especially now that Opera Air Inara has joined the experience.
Inside the browser you’ll find:
Boosts
Soundscapes created with binaural beats to help you focus, relax, or get creative.
Take a Break
Guided breathing, neck stretches, and meditations – all right inside the browser.
Inara
Your tiny, calming companion who encourages micro-moments of presence.
And now there’s something even bigger…
A browser that helps you stop working too hard and actually go pet your cats?
This is innovation I support – and Opera Air Inara embodies exactly that spirit.
Opera Air and Oxford Mindfulness Foundation – A Powerful Partnership
Opera Air has officially partnered with the Oxford Mindfulness Foundation, one of the world’s leading institutions for mindfulness education and research.
What does this mean for all of us?
- Free meditations
- Free live mindfulness sessions
- Book recommendations
- Podcasts
- Teacher-led content grounded in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
And the best part?
Oxford Mindfulness is now on Opera Air’s Speed Dial homepage – so mindful resources are literally one click away every time you open the browser.
Even better, Opera Air will be headline sponsor of the Foundation’s 2025 Annual Gathering, featuring:
- Zindel Segal
- Mark Williams
- John Teasdale
– the original founders of MBCT.
Their insights will be filmed and shared with users. For free.
Mindfulness, science, cats.
A trinity I didn’t know I needed.
More News Coming – And a Giveaway on Instagram
This is just the beginning.
Opera Air will announce even more Inara-related news on Instagram, including a special giveaway.
Yes – something adorable is coming.
Follow Opera Air on Instagram for updates.
Try the Browser That Brings Calm (and a Cat) Into Your Day
If you want to experience Inara and explore Opera Air’s mindful tools, you can download it here:
It’s free.
It’s thoughtful.
It’s beautifully designed.
And it sparks tiny moments of presence – the good kind, the kind that makes you get up and scratch your cat’s chin.
Welcome, Inara. The digital world feels softer with you in it.
