Using a lightly weighted eye pillow is a wonderful way to release anxiety by stimulating the vagus nerve and slowing the heart rate. Here’s how to make your own eye pillow, either for yourself or as part of a Peace Kit for someone else, plus a simple sleep meditation to help you relax and rest.  

Sew Your Own Eye Pillow

Materials

Instructions

  • Cut two pieces of 3.5 x 7.5 cotton fabric
  • Line up the two pieces inside out
  • Sew 2 long sides and 1 short side, keeping the top part open
  • Turn the fabric right side out and poke out the corners
  • Fill the eye pillow ¾ full with the filling of your choice
  • Sew the top side closed with double-stitch

No-Sew Option

You can also try this No-Sew Eye Pillow from mindfulness instructor Betsy Shandolav. 

The Practice

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