It all began during the first COVID-19 lockdown in 2020 — a moment that changed everything for the world — and for me. Like most of us, I remember the uncertainty, the stillness, the silence within four walls.
My active life — filled with movement, workshops, rehabilitation sessions, and helping others heal — suddenly came to a halt. And then came the pain.
A stiff neck, tension in my shoulders, restless nights, back pain, headaches…
I felt disconnected from my body — from myself.

"A sleepless night. A simple book. A moment of transformation."

One sleepless night, overwhelmed and exhausted, I threw my pillow against the wall in frustration. In that quiet moment, between tears and fatigue, I reached for the first thing at hand — a book on my nightstand.

I placed it under my head and, unexpectedly… I fell asleep.
For three or four hours, deeply, peacefully, without pain.‍
When I woke up, I felt different. My neck was relaxed, my head was light, and for the first time in weeks, I felt truly rested.
I repeated it the next night — and again, the same result.
That moment changed everything.

"A rediscovery of ancient wisdom — through modern anatomy."

Through my experience as a health and body specialist, I realized something profoundly simple:
Our bodies don’t always need softness — they need support.
A firm, stable base that aligns the spine, releases tension, and allows the nervous system to rest.
It was my Eureka moment.
Just like Archimedes or Newton, I felt I had rediscovered something ancient yet forgotten — the wisdom of firm support for deep rest.
Driven by this insight, I dove back into anatomy, historical sources, and biomechanics. I discovered that firm, structured sleep supports had existed for centuries — used across cultures for health, posture, and restorative rest.

"Because sometimes, the simplest things hold the most profound healing."

Today, this creation — born from stillness,  grounded in science, and guided by intuition — is patented in the EU and Lithuania.
It is more than an exclusive pillow; it is a tool for reconnection — between your body, your breath, and your mind.
Because true comfort begins with your personal mindfulness.
✨ "Mind Your Sleep — and Your sleep will mind you!"

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Ilona Navickiene,
Founder & Creator of Unusually Usual™