A Summer Yoga Series in one of America’s Most Historic Harbors
Find balance, connection, and calm this summer at the Battleship Missouri Memorial. Join us on the scenic Forward Pier for an evening yoga series designed to support wellness, mindfulness, and community in one of Hawaii’s most historic settings.
Led by certified instructors Jen DeForest and Lety Rodriguez, these all-levels, alignment-based, and trauma-informed yoga classes are open to anyone with base access to Ford Island. Whether you are new to yoga or an experienced practitioner, participants are invited to move, breathe, and restore while surrounded by the peaceful harbor views of Pearl Harbor.
WHEN
Every Wednesday, June 10 – August 19, 2026
6:00 – 7:00 p.m. HST
Please note: There will be no Yoga on the Pier session on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
LOCATION
Forward Pier, USS Arizona Memorial End
Battleship Missouri Memorial
(Base access required)
COST
FREE — Donations are encouraged and appreciated.
All proceeds directly support the USS Missouri Memorial Association, the caretakers of America’s last battleship.
Meet The Instructors
Jen DeForest
Jen DeForest, spouse of a retired combat veteran, brings years of experience and a deep connection to the military community. Certified by Yoga Alliance and specially trained for military populations, Jen volunteers her time teaching veterans, service members, families, and caregivers. She also supports the substance abuse program and psychiatric ward at Tripler Army Medical Center through the American Red Cross Service to Armed Forces, as well as staff and volunteers throughout the Red Cross Pacific Islands region.
Lety Rodriguez
Lety Rodriguez is a U.S. Army veteran and former Behavioral Health Specialist who served for nine years supporting the military community. Today, she is a trauma-informed wellness coach and Yoga Alliance-certified instructor (E-RYT 200 & YACEP), specializing in holistic wellness practices that support nervous system regulation and overall well-being for service members, veterans, families, and the local community. Lety currently teaches yoga at the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Fitness Center.
Have questions about Yoga on the Pier or any of our community events? Please email rsvp@ussmissouri.org