Alex was introduced to yoga in 2003 at the Self Realization Fellowship Center in Hollywood, CA, since then he has practiced various styles of yoga. In 2011 he found the Iyengar Yoga method at Iyengar Yoga Palm Desert and became a committed student of Holly Hoffmann, under her guidance and mentorship, he became a Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher, CIYT™ in 2013 in 2016 and advanced to Intermediate Junior I in 2019. Alex’s motivation is to share his own experience in yoga and help his students expand their practice using the Iyengar method. Bilingual in English and Spanish, Alex’s goal is to make yoga accessible to all in the Spanish speaking and marginalized communities.

Holger works as Tour Manager for a Travel Management Consultant company devoted exclusively to symphony orchestra tours worldwide. Passionate yoga practitioner and teacher. Strong believer in cause and effect. Holger brings experience in logistics and over 30 years of experience working in the hospitality industry in Europe, he loves bringing “visions to life. “ Holger lives in Rancho Mirage with his husband and their three beautiful cats.

Robynne is a Southern California native and a 2nd generation Filipina American. Her background in psychology and art history administrative studies has shaped her analytical nature. Robynne believes people need people so she engages herself in the community by going to library book clubs, taking courses at College of the Desert and volunteering for different organizations. She is an Iyengar Yoga student, a pastry chef by trade, and a studio art enthusiast. Her time as a Culinary Producer has honed her skills in problem solving and adaptability. Robynne enjoys traveling with her husband and their dog; they live in Palm Springs.

Rita Johnson has 30 years experience in executive leadership development and human resources working with and in, Fortune 500 companies. She also has served on 4 non-profit boards over the course of her career including being a founding member of 3 of those boards.

A Detroit native and Pratt Institute graduate, I bring creativity and lived experience to the IYCCV board. After a career at Apple, I retired to Palm Springs with my husband, where I volunteer with the Palm Springs International Film Festival, Modernism Week, and Palm Springs Preservation Foundation, and serve on the board of CayaGuide, a plant medicine church in Berkeley, CA. My past includes fundraising for DIFFA-SF for five years, and raising funds for Under One Roof, which donated 100% of its profits to community-based AIDS/HIV and LGBT organizations in the Bay Area.
Iyengar yoga became a healing practice after a retreat in the Amazon. IYCCV’s free classes offer access and support to underserved communities. I serve to help others experience the transformation, balance, and mindfulness Iyengar yoga has brought to my life.

Holly Hoffmann is the owner of Iyengar Yoga Palm Desert, and has been serving the local community for over 12 years. Holly is a certified Senior Iyengar Yoga teacher CIYT® L3, a Certified International Yoga Therapist, and E-RYT-500, YACEP certified by Yoga Alliance.
Holly’s personal dedication to the intellectual and spiritual components of yoga led her to pursue a career in teaching Iyengar Yoga to others and to teach others to become CIYT®. Holly has extensive training in Yoga Therapeutics and helps those with physical and mental challenges.Holly Hoffmann is the owner of Iyengar Yoga Palm Desert, and has been serving the local community for over 12 years. Holly is a certified Senior Iyengar Yoga teacher CIYT® L3, a Certified International Yoga Therapist, and E-RYT-500, YACEP certified by Yoga Alliance.
Holly’s personal dedication to the intellectual and spiritual components of yoga led her to pursue a career in teaching Iyengar Yoga to others and to teach others to become CIYT®. Holly has extensive training in Yoga Therapeutics and helps those with physical and mental challenges.

After decades of practicing yoga and taking every yoga class I could find, I found Iyengar Yoga Palm Desert and the alignment discipline of Iyengar Yoga. I became convinced that this yoga prevents and cures many illnesses and injuries, helping me to live my best life. By working on this nonprofit board and helping with grant writing, I hope I’ve found a way to help encourage other people to try Iyengar Yoga—people who may not easily find their way to the practice. I really appreciate the opportunity to get to know and work alongside such talented and giving people.

OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS