Breathe Embroidered Lavender Eye Pillow

For the days that move too fast

The Breathe organic lavender eye pillow is handmade in Norfolk and embroidered in a signature script. It’s filled with flaxseed and organic Grade 1 lavender from a Provençal A.O.C.-accredited farm, 1,300 metres above sea level for a sweeter scent.

“The embroidered affirmation is a lovely touch and helps focus your mind on positive thoughts as you drift into relaxation.” Queen of Retreats (now The Global Retreat Company)

Lie back, put the pillow over your eyes and take a few slow deep breaths. The flaxseed shapes to the contours of your eyes and shuts out the light, and lavender has been studied for its calming effect. Pressure on the eyes can slow the heart rate through the vagus nerve, the nerve that helps the body rest. Scientists call it the “oculocardiac reflex”. Science has yet to verify this effect on these flaxseed pillows (!), but the makers call it the best five minutes of their day. Use it on a busy afternoon, before a meeting, in meditation or when your mind won’t settle at night.

Every eye pillow arrives beautifully wrapped in tissue paper, with a care card.

Details

• Handmade in Norfolk
• Organic Grade 1 lavender and flaxseed filling
• Removable cover, washable at 30 degrees