Staten Island’s Beach Yoga Stretches in Midland

Midland Beach bent last night with Staten Island’s beach yoga stretching NYC’s shore. Yogi Jay Patel led 50 on sand, waves crashing past dusk, pure SI vibe. It’s borough calm—$10 class, mats optional, NYC zen soul. A newbie wobbled; a pro nailed tree pose. ‘Staten breathes—this is it,’ Patel says, guiding breath. The tide turned serene.

The yoga’s new—weekly, doubling since March’s kickoff. Patel’s a St. George stretcher; last night’s crew hit max—sea sprayed. A kid mimicked downward dog; laughs mixed with surf. Sunset glowed—perfect timing held. #SIBeachYoga trended; Manhattan’s stiff.

Some griped—’Too wet,’ shivered a newbie, shaking sand. Gulls swooped—focus broke; giggles won. A rival’s pitching a Tottenville stretch, splitting mats. Still, 60 begged next—yoga ruled. Midland’s never flowed so smooth.

Patel’s pushing for sunrise, maybe a pier if summer bites. ‘NYC’s tide—this rides it,’ he says, rolling mats. The yoga’s a Staten win—grit meets grace. Midland’s zen shore now; stretch out. Bring a towel—sand sticks.