Jewels Ziff Sint is one of the creators of Hoop Vinyasa, blending her love of yoga with her favorite dance partner. As a 500-hour certified hatha and vinyasa yoga teacher, Jewels blends spirituality and playfulness, emphasizing body awareness to promote alignment. She enjoys helping students find a balance between a challenging physical practice and a calming mental environment, without taking themselves too seriously. Jewels owes elements of her style to a variety of teachers from different traditions — vinyasa, hatha, bodywork, and meditation. She is based in New York City and can be found online at www.flamingjewel.com.