At Sangha New Bedford, we believe that nurturing the individual creates a thriving holistic community; and a thriving holistic community empowers its individuals with passion, interconnection, and belonging. Howard and Jeff, Cofounders of Sangha NB, have created a friendly, inclusive, and accessible Yoga and Healing Arts community where you can be yourself and enjoy the life you love. Unique Finds from Local Artists and Entrepreneurs + One-of-a-kind Imports from Bali and Portugal.
HOWARD KLEIN, Cofounder of SANGHA New Bedford, is a lifelong entrepreneur and a business owner since 2005, having established and operated a yoga and wellness inspired retreat center in Bali, Indonesia. Howard spent 11 years as one of the key management leaders of this owner-operated resort, gaining valuable knowledge and experience about the business of yoga and healthy lifestyle retreats. JEFF COSTA, Cofounder of SANGHA New Bedford, is a consummate Healing Arts professional; a personal trainer, meditation leader, and transformative Kripalu yoga teacher with 30 years of experience in movement, health, and wellness education.
An honors graduate of Boston University’s College of Liberal Arts and the Kripalu School of Yoga and Health, Jeff has returned home to Massachusetts after ten years as a celebrity personal trainer in Los Angeles. Jeff is respected for his professional contribution to the Health and Wellness industry as well as his local volunteer work rooted in sacred service. Jeff is known for leading fun, accessible, and transformative classes that blend high-vibrational presence with a compassionate teaching style and authentic charm. Howard and Jeff are residents of New Bedford, MA. Welcome to Sangha | Welcome Home.