Abstract: A supportive self ventilating pillow system for effectively supporting the neck and head of a user while simultaneously providing ventilation within the pillow. The supportive self ventilating pillow system generally includes a plurality of layers of foam material with passages within to allow for ventilation of the pillow. The plurality of layers are comprised of a plurality of ring members, strip members or braided members layered upon one another to form the pillow and ventilation passages. The plurality of layers are preferably constructed of memory foam.