Taking rest
relaxing, unbending, unwinding, reposing, reclining, lying down, sleeping, stretched out, composing oneself, at ease, at rest, quiet, quiescent, dormant, comfortable, lounging, loafing, taking a break, taking a breathing spell, enjoying a lull, sleeping, dozing, drowsing, napping, taking a siesta, recessing, taking a vacation, having a holiday, resting up, taking it easy*, take a breather*; see also asleep.