counterpose

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˌkaʊn.tə.ˈpəʊz/

Verb

counterpose (counterposes, present participle counterposing; past and past participle counterposed)

1. To act as a counterweight; to counterbalance.

Noun

counterpose (plural counterposes)

1. A pose taken in opposition to another.
   • 1986, Yoga Journal (number 71, page 49)

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

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