3 Yoga Poses for Lifeguards, Part Two
To stay in tip-top shape as a lifeguard, it’s important to regularly exercise and keep healthy — physically and mentally. Enter: yoga. We’ve already covered several yoga poses for lifeguards, but the good news is there are more. If you’re eager to venture outside of Downward Dog, Cat-Cow, and Warrior Two, read on!
1. Plank
Also known as Phalakasana, this pose is a full-body exercise that helps you gain (and retain) strength while breathing through the posture. It’s not an easy one — it requires upper body, core, and lower body strength. But the best way to hone in on those areas and build up power and strength is to practice. So, start planking!
2. Chair pose
Lifeguards need to have a strong foundation of lower body strength. One of the best yoga poses for lower body strength is chair pose, also known as Utkatasana. This posture is a mid-height squat with your knees and feet close together and your arms raised overhead. Some yoga instructors help yogis get into the posture by describing it as an imaginary seat.
3. Tree pose
This pose looks just as it sounds. Rather than a strength or power pose, tree pose — or Vrikshasana — helps 
with balance. This posture relies on one leg to support the body while the other leg is either suspended in the air or resting gently on the upper thigh. For extra balance work, try raising your arms overhead.
From power to balance, yoga has lots of poses and flows for you to try to keep your mind and body in the best form possible. The next time you’re looking for a good workout, try out yoga!
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