counterpose

verb
/ˌkaʊn.təˈpəʊz/UK/ˌkaʊn.tɚˈpoʊz/US/ˈkaʊn.təˌpəʊz/UK/ˈkaʊn.tɚˌpoʊz/US

Etymology

From French contraposer, equivalent to counter- + pose.

  1. derived from contraposer

Definitions

  1. To act as a counterweight.

  2. To create a contrast.

    • Near-synonym: juxtapose
  3. A pose taken in opposition to another.

    • Utkatasana (Figure 4-e) acts as a counterpose to the previous postures because it eases the stretch in the legs.

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