August 2026 Edition
“A Healthy Mind Leads To A Happier View of Life.”
“A Healthy Mind Leads To A Happier View of Life.”
“A Healthy Mind Leads To A Happier View of Life.”
“A Healthy Mind Leads To A Happier View of Life.”
“A Healthy Mind Leads To A Happier View of Life.”
“A Healthy Mind Leads To A Happier View of Life.”
Staff Spotlight – Gabrielle Weber
Group (Yoga) Fitness Instructor
FUN FACT(S)
Gabrielle has completed two 200-hour yoga teacher trainings, two yin yoga trainings, and holds a 95-hour children’s yoga certification. She is currently pursuing her 300-hour advanced yoga teacher certification. Outside the studio, Gabrielle enjoys trail running, working on jigsaw puzzles, sipping tea, and spending time with her friends, family, and beloved cats and dogs.
HER EXERCISES
Gabrielle Weber is a yoga instructor known for bringing a warm, grounding presence to every class. After attending her first class in 2018, she was hooked and fell in love with the teachings that we hold the tools to unlock our own healing. With every class, she aims to create a space for students to experience freedom and connection with themselves, and her sessions have been described as creative, playful, and loving.
You can find Gabrielle teaching Power Vinyasa Flow on Thursdays from 6AM-7AM here at Wembley. Strong minds, great workout, amazing feeling!
Grilled Lemon-Herb Chicken and Avocado Salad
Ingredients
Lemon Herb Chicken:
1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Zest and juice of 2 lemons
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Salad:
1 cup barley
2½ cups chicken broth
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard
1 teaspoon dried oregano
⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 heads red-leaf lettuce, chopped
1 red onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 pint cherry tomatoes, sliced
2 avocados, sliced
Instructions:
Marinate the chicken: Place the chicken in a large resealable plastic bag. In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, oregano, dill and parsley. Pour the marinade into the bag, seal it and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Make the salad: Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, bring the barley and chicken broth to a simmer over medium heat. When it comes to a simmer, cover the pot and cook until the barley is tender, 35 to 45 minutes. Drain and reserve.
Then: In a medium bowl, whisk together the lemon zest, lemon juice, mustard and oregano. Gradually stream in the olive oil and whisk well to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
Time to grill: Prepare your grill for high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and season with salt and pepper. Grill the chicken until well charred on both sides and fully cooked through, flipping as needed, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove the chicken from the grill and reserve.
Lastly: In a large bowl, toss together the lettuce, onion and tomatoes. Add the dressing and toss well to coat. Slice the chicken and serve on top of the salad alongside the avocado.
Wellness Tips – Mentality and Health
Stay Hydrated
Even mild dehydration can decrease performance and energy levels.
Build Today
One workout won’t change your life, but today’s workout is part of the life you are building.
Featured Work Outs – At Home Training
Home Workout Plan
Warm Up: estimated 5-7 minutes
Walking Knee Hugs
Arm Circles (forwards and backwards)
Good Mornings!! (A GREAT STRETCH)
Booty Kicks
Workout: estimated 25-35 minutes
Squats (12 reps)
Push-Ups (10-12 reps)
Plank x2 (30-45 second increments)
Mountain Climbers x2 (30-45 second increments)
20 Glute Bridges
30-second Side Plank (left and right side)
Alternating Curtsy Lunges (12 per leg)
Cool Down: estimated 5-7 minutes
Hamstring stretch
Hip flexor stretch
Child’s pose
Chest and shoulder stretch
Wellness Tools – A Meditation Letter for Wembley
By: Vishali Gupta
IN STILLNESS WE ARRIVE
In yoga, we are reminded that balance is found not only in movement, but also in stillness.
Yet much of our lives are spent rushing from one task to the next, rarely allowing ourselves time to simply be.
Sit comfortably and invite yourself to be still.
Silence all speech.
Allow your awareness to descend into the space of the body.
Feel the rhythm of your breath, rising and falling in your belly.
Notice all tactile sensations the breath brings forth.
There is nowhere to go and nothing to accomplish at this moment.
Let go of all goals.
Allow all worries to slide off your mind like raindrops sliding from wet leaves.
Notice the places where you may be holding tension.
There is no need to change anything. Simply allow yourself to soften.
Relax the jaw and soften shoulders.
Rest in the simplicity of being here. With each breath, allow yourself to slow down a little more.
Witness the mind becoming quiet.
Allow the body to become heavy.
Allow yourself to arrive fully in this moment.
Take a long slow deep breath in.
And exhale slowly.
When you are ready, gently open your eyes, carrying this sense of stillness with you.
Eat with the Season
Fruits:
- Peaches — Great source of fiber and vitamins for digestion and skin health
- Pineapple — Contains enzymes that support digestion
- Blueberries — Support brain health and help reduce inflammation
- Raspberries — Highest-fiber fruits and rich in vitamin C
Vegetables:
- Tomatoes — Rich in antioxidants that support skin and heart health
- Bell Peppers — High in vitamin C for immune support
- Avocados — Full of healthy fats that support heart and brain health
- Green Beans — Provides both vitamin A and C
Easy Ways to Use:
- Breakfast: greek yogurt with blueberries and raspberries
- Lunch: grilled chicken with bell peppers and tomatoes
Local Events
Ianiro Farm Sunflower Fest
Date: August 8th & 9th, 2026
Time: 10AM-5PM
Location: Ianiro Farm
18266 Thorpe Rd,
Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44023
Cuyahoga County Fair
Date(s): August 11th-16th, 2026
Time: 8/11-8/15 (12PM-11PM) & 8/16 (12PM-10PM)
Location: Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds
Main Public Entrance:
19201 East Bagley Road
Middleburg Heights, OH 44130
Tickets: https://tickets.cuyfair.com/tickets