counterpose

Etymology

counter- + pose

verb

  1. To act as a counterweight; to counterbalance.

noun

  1. 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. 1986, Yoga Journal, number 71, page 49

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