Carena Breathing
The Carena
A handcrafted breathing-awareness pendant designed to bring you back to calm, balance and presence.
Experience Serenity with The Carena
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The Carena is a handcrafted breathing-awareness pendant created by functional breathwork teacher and Oxygen Advantage® instructor Melanie Nightingale.
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Worn over the centre of the chest – at the tracheal carina, where the breath naturally divides into the lungs – it acts as a gentle anchor during the day. A reminder to pause, soften and breathe with awareness.
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Each Carena is made from glazed faience earthenware on the Côte d’Azur. The colour and surface subtly change with light, touch and body warmth, making every piece unique and alive in your hands.
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Touch it during moments of stress, hold it while grounding, or wear it as a quiet companion during breathwork, meditation and everyday life.
Increase Calm
Emotional Grounding
Breath Awareness
Meaningful Design
A tactile anchor to slow the breath, soften the shoulders and steady the mind.
Helps you shift out of stress mode and reconnect with a sense of safety and presence.
A physical reminder to breathe light, slow and through the nose throughout the day.
Inspired by the respiratory carina – the body’s natural “keel” – symbolising balance through life’s waves.
How to Use The Carena
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1. Wear the pendant so it rests over the centre of your chest.
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2. Place your fingers gently on it whenever you feel stressed, scattered or tense.
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3. Breathe lightly through your nose, feeling the breath flow evenly into both lungs.
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4. Use it during breathwork practice, meditation, walks in nature or any moment you want to come back to yourself.
Mel wearing her original Carena pendant.
Available in three natural glazes - Original Indian Blue, Sea Green and Provence Lavendar.
Each Carena is shaped and fired by hand, making every piece completely unique.
Calm & Grounding
“The Carena has become my go-to for soothing moments. When I place it on my chest, I instantly feel calmer, softer and more grounded. It’s a beautiful reminder to slow my breath and shift out of stress mode.”
-Anna Brockmann, Nutritinal Therapist and Breathing Coach
Beautiful Design + Breath Awareness
“It’s not just beautiful to look at - the shape, colour and feel are incredibly calming. Wearing it over the centre of my chest helps me stay aware of my breath throughout the day. It’s a meaningful piece of design that actually makes a difference.”
Sensory Anchor & Daily Use
“The Carena is such a special sensory anchor. It warms to your touch and changes with light, making it feel alive. I use it whenever I need a moment of presence or a gentle cue to breathe light and slow. Truly magical.”