About Sangha Yoga
Our teachings are grounded in the traditional lineages of yoga and infused with other movement methodologies to explore a greater collective presences and awareness.
Founding Story
Sangha began with a question: what would it look like to build a studio that takes yoga seriously , without making it exclusive?
Nicole had already founded and led F.I.T. Yoga — Finding Inner Tranquility, for five years. When it closed during the pandemic, the loss was real. So was the clarity that followed. The work wasn’t finished.
After more than a decade of teaching across Tucson, she opened Sangha with her husband Zach’s steady partnership behind the scenes. They built it slowly. Intentionally.
The focus is simple: teachers who study the practice, teach what they love, and teach it well. Each class is designed as a complete experience, with care given to how it unfolds. Mentorship and continued education are offered openly, as part of how we support our teachers and protect the integrity of the work. Offer space for mantra, sound work, moon gatherings, workshops, retreats, and guest teachers who deepen the conversation.
People come because they want something thoughtful. They stay because the work is real.
If you’ve been curious about Sangha, come see it for yourself
Our Mission
Our Mission is to provide a welcoming, inclusive and safe space where our community feels inspired. We offer genuine and sustainable practices that will continue to evolve the whole self.
Our Vision
Our vision is to guide students in attaining lifelong wellbeing through practice, education, a supportive community and experienced teachers.
Founding Story
Sangha began with a question: what would it look like to build a studio that takes yoga seriously , without making it exclusive?
Nicole had already founded and led F.I.T. Yoga — Finding Inner Tranquility, for five years. When it closed during the pandemic, the loss was real. So was the clarity that followed. The work wasn’t finished.
After more than a decade of teaching across Tucson, she opened Sangha with her husband Zach’s steady partnership behind the scenes. They built it slowly. Intentionally.
The focus is simple: teachers who study the practice, teach what they love, and teach it well. Each class is designed as a complete experience, with care given to how it unfolds. Mentorship and continued education are offered openly, as part of how we support our teachers and protect the integrity of the work. Offer space for mantra, sound work, moon gatherings, workshops, retreats, and guest teachers who deepen the conversation.
People come because they want something thoughtful. They stay because the work is real.
If you’ve been curious about Sangha, come see it for yourself
Our Mission
Our Mission is to provide a welcoming, inclusive and safe space where our community feels inspired. We offer genuine and sustainable practices that will continue to evolve the whole self.
Our Vision
Our vision is to guide students in attaining lifelong wellbeing through practice, education, a supportive community and experienced teachers.
Founding Story
Sangha began with a question: what would it look like to build a studio that takes yoga seriously , without making it exclusive?
Nicole had already founded and led F.I.T. Yoga — Finding Inner Tranquility, for five years. When it closed during the pandemic, the loss was real. So was the clarity that followed. The work wasn’t finished.
After more than a decade of teaching across Tucson, she opened Sangha with her husband Zach’s steady partnership behind the scenes. They built it slowly. Intentionally.
The focus is simple: teachers who study the practice, teach what they love, and teach it well. Each class is designed as a complete experience, with care given to how it unfolds. Mentorship and continued education are offered openly, as part of how we support our teachers and protect the integrity of the work. Offer space for mantra, sound work, moon gatherings, workshops, retreats, and guest teachers who deepen the conversation.
People come because they want something thoughtful. They stay because the work is real.
If you’ve been curious about Sangha, come see it for yourself
Our Mission
Our Mission is to provide a welcoming, inclusive and safe space where our community feels inspired. We offer genuine and sustainable practices that will continue to evolve the whole self.
Our Vision
Our vision is to guide students in attaining lifelong wellbeing through practice, education, a supportive community and experienced teachers.
Meet Our Teachers
Jamie Gilson
Front Desk
Jamie is often the first smiling face to welcome you through the doors in the morning at Sangha Yoga . With many years in customer service, she has a natural gift for helping people feel comfortable, cared for and right at home. When she is not at the front desk helping others, you'll likely see her in class rolling out her mat and making friends throughout the Sangha community .
Shea S.
Yoga Teacher
Shea Smith, RYT 200, B.S. Behavior Health Science
Shea is a trauma-informed, 200 hour certified yoga teacher with a background in behavioral health and a passion for creating healing spaces. Blending mindfulness, movement, and compassion, Shea strives to help students cultivate awareness and guide them to connect with their bodies and minds in a safe, nurturing environment. Shea primarily leads slower classes with a Yoga Nidra meditation at the end.
ELIZABETH
Yoga Teacher
Elizabeth is a passionate and experienced yoga instructor who brings a wealth of knowledge and skill to every class she leads. Specializing in Vinyasa Flow, Hatha, and Gentle styles of yoga, Elizabeth creates classes that are safe and accessible for all levels. Incorporating music into her practice, Elizabeth adds an extra layer of enjoyment to her classes. Her love for yoga shines through in every class, inspiring students to find their own joy in the practice. Whether you're a seasoned yogi or just starting out, Elizabeth will guide you on your yoga journey with passion, expertise, and a commitment to your growth and well-being.
Stacey
Yoga Teacher
Stacey's health and wellness journey began in 2020, inspiring a deep passion for movement, mindfulness, and helping others feel their best. As a certified yoga and group fitness instructor, she loves helping others connect with their bodies through movement and discover the joy of an active lifestyle. She enjoys yoga, Pilates, and any form of fitness that encourages people to celebrate what they're capable of.
Angelina
Yoga Teacher
Angelina is a 500 hr. E-RYT and has been teaching for over 10 years. She incorporates mindfulness into her classes and is passionate about helping others a sense of self connection. In addition to teaching yoga, she is a therapist and holistic practitioner. In her free time, she cuddles her 2 cats and loves to read.
CADRE
Yoga Teacher
Cadre began her yoga practice over 20 years ago and started teaching in 2016. With a background in Anusara, Iyengar and experience teaching many different styles of yoga, including meditation and pranayama, she will forever be a student of this profound practice and grateful to be able to give her knowledge to those who come to class. Classes focus on the Iyengar tradition with detail to alignment and emphasis on the importance of breath and movement. Classes are known to be both challenging and nurturing, accessible to all students, leaving students feeling energized and renewed.
ALYSSA
Yoga Teacher
Alyssa is a yoga practitioner whose journey began 6 years ago, and she received her 200-HR certification here in Tucson, AZ. As a trauma-informed instructor, she is committed to nurturing soft spaces that invite healing, and allow for gentle exploration of one's practice and self-awareness. Her industrial engineering and data intelligence background uniquely informs her approach, blending analytical thinking with intuitive feeling, aiming for balance and mindfulness both on and off the mat.
Susan
Yoga Teacher
Susan Weber is a 10-year veteran Tucson yoga instructor. Having just returned to Tucson from 2 years in Ashville, NC she is still as passionate as ever about yoga. Susan is 200 hours certified but has completed 400 hours of training in both Forrest Yoga and Vinyasa Flow. Her style is physical but fun and she loves incorporating new moves.
Nicole Esposito
Founder & Instructor
Nicole Esposito is a Tucson-based yoga teacher with more than fifteen years of experience and the owner of Sangha Yoga in Oro Valley. Her path into yoga began through meditation, Tai Chi Chih, and martial arts, disciplines that first introduced her to stillness, attention, and the quiet rigor of self-study. She later deepened her training in both Hatha and Kundalini traditions. In 2014, Nicole founded her first studio, F.I.T. Yoga—Finding Inner Tranquility—which served the Tucson community for five years before closing during the pandemic. That chapter affirmed her view that yoga is not merely a physical discipline, but a contemplative practice, one that refines how we inhabit the body, meet the minds, and relate to the people around us. Today she leads Sangha Yoga as both teacher and steward of the space. Her teaching reflects a belief that yoga is a lifelong inquiry and evolving study of awareness, patience, and the shared human experience that unfolds when people gather to practice together.
Meet Our Teachers
Jamie Gilson
Front Desk
Jamie is often the first smiling face to welcome you through the doors in the morning at Sangha Yoga . With many years in customer service, she has a natural gift for helping people feel comfortable, cared for and right at home. When she is not at the front desk helping others, you'll likely see her in class rolling out her mat and making friends throughout the Sangha community .
Shea S.
Yoga Teacher
Shea Smith, RYT 200, B.S. Behavior Health Science
Shea is a trauma-informed, 200 hour certified yoga teacher with a background in behavioral health and a passion for creating healing spaces. Blending mindfulness, movement, and compassion, Shea strives to help students cultivate awareness and guide them to connect with their bodies and minds in a safe, nurturing environment. Shea primarily leads slower classes with a Yoga Nidra meditation at the end.
ELIZABETH
Yoga Teacher
Elizabeth is a passionate and experienced yoga instructor who brings a wealth of knowledge and skill to every class she leads. Specializing in Vinyasa Flow, Hatha, and Gentle styles of yoga, Elizabeth creates classes that are safe and accessible for all levels. Incorporating music into her practice, Elizabeth adds an extra layer of enjoyment to her classes. Her love for yoga shines through in every class, inspiring students to find their own joy in the practice. Whether you're a seasoned yogi or just starting out, Elizabeth will guide you on your yoga journey with passion, expertise, and a commitment to your growth and well-being.
Stacey
Yoga Teacher
Stacey's health and wellness journey began in 2020, inspiring a deep passion for movement, mindfulness, and helping others feel their best. As a certified yoga and group fitness instructor, she loves helping others connect with their bodies through movement and discover the joy of an active lifestyle. She enjoys yoga, Pilates, and any form of fitness that encourages people to celebrate what they're capable of.
Angelina
Yoga Teacher
Angelina is a 500 hr. E-RYT and has been teaching for over 10 years. She incorporates mindfulness into her classes and is passionate about helping others a sense of self connection. In addition to teaching yoga, she is a therapist and holistic practitioner. In her free time, she cuddles her 2 cats and loves to read.
CADRE
Yoga Teacher
Cadre began her yoga practice over 20 years ago and started teaching in 2016. With a background in Anusara, Iyengar and experience teaching many different styles of yoga, including meditation and pranayama, she will forever be a student of this profound practice and grateful to be able to give her knowledge to those who come to class. Classes focus on the Iyengar tradition with detail to alignment and emphasis on the importance of breath and movement. Classes are known to be both challenging and nurturing, accessible to all students, leaving students feeling energized and renewed.
ALYSSA
Yoga Teacher
Alyssa is a yoga practitioner whose journey began 6 years ago, and she received her 200-HR certification here in Tucson, AZ. As a trauma-informed instructor, she is committed to nurturing soft spaces that invite healing, and allow for gentle exploration of one's practice and self-awareness. Her industrial engineering and data intelligence background uniquely informs her approach, blending analytical thinking with intuitive feeling, aiming for balance and mindfulness both on and off the mat.
Susan
Yoga Teacher
Susan Weber is a 10-year veteran Tucson yoga instructor. Having just returned to Tucson from 2 years in Ashville, NC she is still as passionate as ever about yoga. Susan is 200 hours certified but has completed 400 hours of training in both Forrest Yoga and Vinyasa Flow. Her style is physical but fun and she loves incorporating new moves.
Nicole Esposito
Founder & Instructor
Nicole Esposito is a Tucson-based yoga teacher with more than fifteen years of experience and the owner of Sangha Yoga in Oro Valley. Her path into yoga began through meditation, Tai Chi Chih, and martial arts, disciplines that first introduced her to stillness, attention, and the quiet rigor of self-study. She later deepened her training in both Hatha and Kundalini traditions. In 2014, Nicole founded her first studio, F.I.T. Yoga—Finding Inner Tranquility—which served the Tucson community for five years before closing during the pandemic. That chapter affirmed her view that yoga is not merely a physical discipline, but a contemplative practice, one that refines how we inhabit the body, meet the minds, and relate to the people around us. Today she leads Sangha Yoga as both teacher and steward of the space. Her teaching reflects a belief that yoga is a lifelong inquiry and evolving study of awareness, patience, and the shared human experience that unfolds when people gather to practice together.
Meet Our Teachers
Jamie Gilson
Front Desk
Jamie is often the first smiling face to welcome you through the doors in the morning at Sangha Yoga . With many years in customer service, she has a natural gift for helping people feel comfortable, cared for and right at home. When she is not at the front desk helping others, you'll likely see her in class rolling out her mat and making friends throughout the Sangha community .
Shea S.
Yoga Teacher
Shea Smith, RYT 200, B.S. Behavior Health Science
Shea is a trauma-informed, 200 hour certified yoga teacher with a background in behavioral health and a passion for creating healing spaces. Blending mindfulness, movement, and compassion, Shea strives to help students cultivate awareness and guide them to connect with their bodies and minds in a safe, nurturing environment. Shea primarily leads slower classes with a Yoga Nidra meditation at the end.
ELIZABETH
Yoga Teacher
Elizabeth is a passionate and experienced yoga instructor who brings a wealth of knowledge and skill to every class she leads. Specializing in Vinyasa Flow, Hatha, and Gentle styles of yoga, Elizabeth creates classes that are safe and accessible for all levels. Incorporating music into her practice, Elizabeth adds an extra layer of enjoyment to her classes. Her love for yoga shines through in every class, inspiring students to find their own joy in the practice. Whether you're a seasoned yogi or just starting out, Elizabeth will guide you on your yoga journey with passion, expertise, and a commitment to your growth and well-being.
Stacey
Yoga Teacher
Stacey's health and wellness journey began in 2020, inspiring a deep passion for movement, mindfulness, and helping others feel their best. As a certified yoga and group fitness instructor, she loves helping others connect with their bodies through movement and discover the joy of an active lifestyle. She enjoys yoga, Pilates, and any form of fitness that encourages people to celebrate what they're capable of.
Angelina
Yoga Teacher
Angelina is a 500 hr. E-RYT and has been teaching for over 10 years. She incorporates mindfulness into her classes and is passionate about helping others a sense of self connection. In addition to teaching yoga, she is a therapist and holistic practitioner. In her free time, she cuddles her 2 cats and loves to read.
CADRE
Yoga Teacher
Cadre began her yoga practice over 20 years ago and started teaching in 2016. With a background in Anusara, Iyengar and experience teaching many different styles of yoga, including meditation and pranayama, she will forever be a student of this profound practice and grateful to be able to give her knowledge to those who come to class. Classes focus on the Iyengar tradition with detail to alignment and emphasis on the importance of breath and movement. Classes are known to be both challenging and nurturing, accessible to all students, leaving students feeling energized and renewed.
ALYSSA
Yoga Teacher
Alyssa is a yoga practitioner whose journey began 6 years ago, and she received her 200-HR certification here in Tucson, AZ. As a trauma-informed instructor, she is committed to nurturing soft spaces that invite healing, and allow for gentle exploration of one's practice and self-awareness. Her industrial engineering and data intelligence background uniquely informs her approach, blending analytical thinking with intuitive feeling, aiming for balance and mindfulness both on and off the mat.
Susan
Yoga Teacher
Susan Weber is a 10-year veteran Tucson yoga instructor. Having just returned to Tucson from 2 years in Ashville, NC she is still as passionate as ever about yoga. Susan is 200 hours certified but has completed 400 hours of training in both Forrest Yoga and Vinyasa Flow. Her style is physical but fun and she loves incorporating new moves.
Nicole Esposito
Founder & Instructor
Nicole Esposito is a Tucson-based yoga teacher with more than fifteen years of experience and the owner of Sangha Yoga in Oro Valley. Her path into yoga began through meditation, Tai Chi Chih, and martial arts, disciplines that first introduced her to stillness, attention, and the quiet rigor of self-study. She later deepened her training in both Hatha and Kundalini traditions. In 2014, Nicole founded her first studio, F.I.T. Yoga—Finding Inner Tranquility—which served the Tucson community for five years before closing during the pandemic. That chapter affirmed her view that yoga is not merely a physical discipline, but a contemplative practice, one that refines how we inhabit the body, meet the minds, and relate to the people around us. Today she leads Sangha Yoga as both teacher and steward of the space. Her teaching reflects a belief that yoga is a lifelong inquiry and evolving study of awareness, patience, and the shared human experience that unfolds when people gather to practice together.
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New Student Offer
New to the studio? Start here! Unlimited classes for 2 weeks + 3 guest passes. This offer will start on your first class.
New Student Offer
New to the studio? Start here! Unlimited classes for 2 weeks + 3 guest passes. This offer will start on your first class.
New Student Offer
New to the studio? Start here! Unlimited classes for 2 weeks + 3 guest passes. This offer will start on your first class.