What is the first thing most people think of when they think of lying down? Sleep, rest, relax, nap or even take a load off is what usually comes to mind. Most people equate lying down with some form of relaxation because of how it makes them feel. But what is actually happening in the body to make us “FEEL” this way? 1.  Blood pressure lowers. 2.  Heart rate slows down. 3.  Breathing slows down. 4.  Muscles and bones have an opportunity to relax. 5.  Gravitational forces are more equally distributed. 6.  A mental sense of “It is ok to relax”. “Lying down gi...