The soft, patchwork cotton "cat" applies a gentle, soothing weight when placed over the eyes-perfect after yoga, to relieve eye stress or for a late-afternoon nap. The pillow, which is stuffed with flax seed, can be heated in the microwave. The clothing can be removed for washing. Using a microwave with a turntable, heat the pillow for 20 seconds, redistribute seeds and heat again in 20-second intervals until comfortably warm.