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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Friday September 7, 2007 - 29 Akasha's Den ­ Oakville's "New Age" & Gift Store Akasha's Den is a retreat away from the everyday stresses of life, where instant calm greets you at the door. The `New Age' store, at 312 Lakeshore Rd. E., (south on Reynolds Street) features a Mecca of items that inspire tranquility, healing and harmony for the home, mind, body and spirit. Wares from around the world include beautiful soap stone sculptures, pottery, Tibetan and Crystal singing bowls, Feng Shui chimes and water fountains, Himalayan salt lamps & products, drums, masks, Native Canadian dream catchers, healing wands, stones, and crystals, pendulums, gemstone jewelry, natural incense, essential oils, smudging herbs and resins, beeswax candles, Canadian made body care products, books, CDs and so much more! Akasha's Den proudly supports Fair Trade in Nicaragua through Casa Relief. Customers can read and see pictures of the families they are supporting a world away. The store's namesake `Akasha' has many meanings. As an angel she is an enthusiastic teacher helping others to awaken their spiritual gifts and Divine life purpose. Translated from Sanskrit Akasha means Ether, the fifth element, the place where all other elements come from and return. As the "Book of Life" the sacred Akashic Records contain the entire history of every soul since the dawn of Creation. There's also a lounge area in the `Den' for visitors to relax and soak in the soothing atmosphere. Fall workshops include Meditation, Introduction to Feng Shui, Crystal Healing and Breathing Techniques. There are plans for future sessions too, about the Akashic records, aromatherapy, angel therapy, smudging, pendulums, numerology, Yoga and more. 226 Lakeshore Rd E Upcoming events include crystal singing bowl performances, Oakville drum circles, walking meditations, psychic and aura readings. 905-337-2377 "Akasha's Den is a learning and healing experience", say owners, Mary and Alex. Fair trade For more information please visit www.akashasden.com or since 1946 call 905-844-5055. JAPANESE CUISINE Owners, Mary and Alex JOIN OUR SCHOOL KIT ROGRAM Help teachers and students in countries such as Iraq and Afghanistan by taking home a fabric bag (or making your own) and returning it filled with: · 4 spiral or perforated notebooks r (about 21.5 cm x 27 cm/8.5" x 10.5" and 70-80 sheets/140-160 pages) · 4 unsharpened pencils · 1 ruler (flat, flexible plastic; indicating both 30 cm and 12") · 12 coloured pencils (in packaging) · 1 large pencil eraser NOW OPEN Featuring North America's #1 Selling Artist! ­ Michael Godard DEDICATION TO INNOVATION. Committed to the advancement of technology, Pioneer's Elite® Blu-Ray Disc® has made a quantum leap. Sight, sound, interactivity - Blu-Ray® does it all and does it so well that you'll only believe it when you experience it firsthand. With a resolution of up to 1080p*, the Blu-Ray® format has the ability to take full advantage of current high-definition technology. Add theatre-quality uncompressed audio with up to 7.1 channels of surround to that stunning picture and you're ready to explore cinematic excellence. Visit Canadian Sound in downtown Oakville to experience the Blu-Ray® today. Nordic Pole Walking FREE DEMO CLASS Saturday Sept. 15, 11:00am please call to register Walk into a healthier you with Nordic Pole Walking! Burns up to 46% more calories · Strengthens heart and cardiovascular system · Minimizes impact on knees and joints · www.footsolutions.com 333 LAKESHORE ROAD E., UNIT B, OAKVILLE, 905-844-2000 213 Lakeshore Road East Downtown Oakville 85 Navy Street, Oakville, Ontario, Canada L6J 2Z2 Telephone: 905.844.7600 www.canadiansound.com 2 doors east of the Scotia Bank (905) 339-FOOT (3668)