counterpose
verb/ˌkaʊn.təˈpəʊz/UK/ˌkaʊn.tɚˈpoʊz/US/ˈkaʊn.təˌpəʊz/UK/ˈkaʊn.tɚˌpoʊz/US
Etymology
From French contraposer, equivalent to counter- + pose.
- derived from contraposer
Definitions
To act as a counterweight.
To create a contrast.
- Near-synonym: juxtapose
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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