APHINYA DELEY

Teach with Aphinya Deley at Rising Sun Yoga in Williamsville, and I had the pleasure of working with her during the studio’s 200 hour teacher training program 2014-2015. Aphinya is a highly trained and knowledgeable instructor giving our students a thorough understanding of the yoga asanas – their performance, anatomy, and safety considerations. She is also extremely dedicated to creating a supportive and loving atmosphere for all. Many students comment to me that she is a friend, a mentor and an inspiration in practice and in life. Warm and personable, always highly professional, Aphinya is a wonderful teacher. I truly enjoy working with her!

Buffalo, NY

I met Aphinya about two years ago when I took an introduction to yoga class with her. I had been taking pilates for many years on and off and thought I knew what yoga was all about. I assumed it was the same poses – just holding them longer. After my first session with Aphinya, I realized how wrong I was! She explained and demonstrated the poses the way they are supposed to be done and my body felt it more in that one session than ever before. She is a master yoga instructor. Her demonstrations on how to align your body so that you are focusing on the right muscles is amazing to me. She has taught me that yoga is not only physical but spiritual and mindful as well. I always knew that I controlled the thoughts in my mind and not the other way around. Aphinya lives that and helps her students remember that as well. Every time I leave a session with her, I feel stronger physically, mentally and emotionally. I feel blessed to have found such an authentic teacher who is so sincere, kind and patient. Her passion for what she does comes through every single time I work with her. Thank YOU, Aphinya!”

Buffalo, NY

I had been practicing yoga on and off for about 10 years before I took one of Aphinya classes. I was interested in becoming a teacher myself and Aphinya inspired me for the final push to do so. Her background knowledge and experience is like no other. Her alignment based teaching can take you the next step in your yoga journey. She has a strong philosophical and meditative background, but her life philosophy is simple…live your truth and lead with the heart. I tool Yoga Teacher Training at Rising Sun and with Aphinya guidance I am now an instructor. I’m forever grateful! Namaste!

Buffalo, Ny

Before I had the guts to take a class from Aphinya, I had seen her around the yoga studio where I practice.  I was a beginner and, at that time, she was teaching higher-level classes, but I could see from observing her interactions with other teachers and students that she was extremely sweet and, I thought, rather quiet. When I finally worked up the nerve to attend one of her classes, I was completely amazed at the immensity of her physical and spiritual power!  This little woman with the most soft and loving voice becomes enormous when she is teaching!  She greets you at the doorway with warmth and respect and immediately lets you know that she appreciates your presence.  She opens each class with a story to share  — something that always offers many layers of meaning. She excels in her understanding of anatomy, and is able to explain, verbally and through demonstration and manipulation, exactly what she means.  She is firm and motivating, yet always nurturing and patient. At the end of a class with Aphinya, I feel stronger and more flexible – not just physically, but also “in my life.”  She has taught me that I am my own best friend and that there is nothing I can’t aspire to achieve.  I may not ever get there, but the pursuit is the goal, and always worth honoring

Buffalo, NY