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• 1" diameter pendant.

• The Hindu word for the third chakra is Manipura. It is positioned at the solar plexus, located just below the ribcage and above the naval.

• Made of sterling silver and enamel, this Jeffrey David magnetic hinged locket was developed as a Hindu amulet for holding aromatherapy essential oils, gemstones and prayers useful in balancing the solar plexus chakra.

•This classic Hindu pattern of design is a visual stimulus of pattern and color for meditations nurturing the 3rd chakra. Designed to hold a whetted cotton ball or pad, the release of aromatherapy essential oil fragrance keeps the mind conscious of intention and stimulates the chakra via the brain's olfactory system.

• The aromatherapy essential oils most helpful for improving the emotions and organs associated with the 3rd chakra are ginger, cedarwood, juniper, lemon, orange, and bergamot.

• The sterling silver locket may also benefit the wearer when used to hold precious gemstones, keepsakes and written prayers.

• When in balance the solar plexus chakra gives one a sense of personal power. Self confidence is in abundance and decisions are made easily. This chakra is associated with the ability to act on gut intuition. Extreme shyness that keeps one from pursuing goals and a lack of faith in oneself are negative emotions that arise when it is not functioning properly. Possible physical effects of imbalance manifest as ailments of the stomach or any visceral organ, the kidneys and mid-thoracic spine.

•To help balance the solar plexus chakra give yourself a pep talk! Recognizing one's talents and abilities can mobilize that vision toward the realization of life goals. Physical exercise is known to rev up the engine and give a boost to Manipura. Another technique to bring this chakra into balance is to relax oneself and visualize the color yellow while repeating the Hindu chant RAM. Hold your intention at your solar plexus and allow the sound to vibrate there. This exercise energizes the 3rd chakra. Wearing the sterling silver Jeffrey David locket will give further benefit.

•Gemstones that resonate on a harmonious frequency with the solar plexus chakra are citrine, gold, yellow calcite and tiger's eye. The representative color is yellow and symbolic of the element fire.