Soft Close – Linen Eye Pillow with Lavender and Clay Beads
Soft Close – Linen Eye Pillow with Lavender and Clay Beads
A gentle weight on your eyelids. And the day quietens.
When you lie down and place your eye pillow, something quiet happens: your eyes grow heavier, your breath deepens, your mind calms. The gentle weight relaxes your facial muscles, the darkness shuts down your system, the scent of real lavender envelops everything. A moment. And you have arrived.
The Soft Close is more than just a sleep aid. It is a tool for conscious relaxation. In yoga practices, it is as essential to Savasana and Yoga Nidra as the mat itself – in meditation, it helps to direct attention inward from the eyes. In everyday life, it is the quickest break you can treat yourself to.
Main Applications
- Lying Meditation: Savasana, Yoga Nidra, Body Scan – the pillow helps you stay calm in a supine position and relax deeply.
- Power Nap: 15 minutes with the Soft Close on your eyes replaces half an hour of ordinary lying down.
- Bedtime Ritual: The weight signals to your nervous system that the day is over. Lavender scent aids in letting go.
- Headache-Relief: Placed cold from the refrigerator on your forehead or eyes – soothing for feelings of tension.
- Eye Strain: Relieve the eye area after long days in front of screens.
Choose your color
| Color | Character |
|---|---|
| Dark Blue | Deep, calm, midnight blue. The color of late hours – for those seeking grounding and clarity. |
| Light Gray | Neutral, understated, minimalist. Fits any interior, acts like a silent stone. |
| Lotus Pink | Warm, rose gold, soft. The gentlest color in the collection – for spaces that call for warmth. |
Rituals with your Soft Close
The classic application: Lie on your back, place the pillow horizontally over your closed eyes. Let your arms rest beside your body, palms facing up. Set a timer for 10, 15, or 20 minutes. Breathe calmly through your nose. Nothing has to happen. Nothing needs to occur. That is the whole point of the exercise.
Many also use the Soft Close for 5 minutes before going to bed – as a conscious pause between day and night. As a signal to the nervous system: Now it's over. Now there is peace.
Specifications
- Dimensions: 21 × 10 cm
- Weight: approx. 310 g
- Outer material: Linen
- Filling: dried lavender and clay beads
- Colors: Dark Blue, Light Gray, Lotus Pink
- Origin: China
Care
Do not wash the Soft Close in the washing machine – the lavender-clay filling would soak up water and ruin the pillow. For stains, gently dab with a damp cloth. To refresh the lavender scent, you can knead the pillow briefly in your hand or roll it between your palms – the essential oils will be reactivated. When not in use, store it in a fabric bag to keep the scent concentrated.
Good to know
The lavender scent is most intense on the first day and gently diminishes over the weeks – this is normal for natural materials and not a defect. Even after a year, a light, pleasant scent remains. The clay beads are reusable and last for years.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an eye pillow used for?
An eye pillow is placed over closed eyes – during meditation, Savasana at the end of yoga, power naps, or to fall asleep. The gentle weight relaxes facial muscles, the darkness calms the nervous system.
Why lavender and clay beads?
Lavender scent relaxes and supports sleep. The clay beads create a pleasant, form-adapting weight of about 200-300 grams and cool slightly – ideal for tired eyes after screen work.
How do I care for the eye pillow?
Don't wash – lavender and clay beads would clump. Remove the cover if needed and hand-wash cold, air the inner cushion. Lavender scent lasts 1-2 years and can be refreshed with fresh lavender oil on the cover.