Yoga Poses And Terminology

verb to twist or bend out of its normal shape

• The gymnast was able to contort her body into unbelievable positions during the routine.
• I tried to contort my face into a smile even though I was feeling sad.
• He contorted his body in a weird way to impress his friends.
• The politician tried to contort the truth to make himself look better.

noun a twisted or bent condition, state, or form

• The contortion of her body was a result of years of intense yoga practice.
• She can do crazy contortions with her body, it's like she's made of rubber!
• I saw a contortionist at the circus who could bend in ways I didn't think were possible.
• The contortion of the truth in his story made it hard to believe.

noun a contrasting or opposing pose or movement in dance or yoga

verb to place in contrast or opposition

• In yoga, the instructor often cues students to counterpose after holding a challenging pose.
• Make sure to counterpose with a gentle stretch after doing those intense exercises.
• Don't forget to counterpose to avoid feeling sore tomorrow.
• She always tries to counterpose her negative thoughts with positive affirmations.

noun a warm-up exercise or routine to prepare the body for physical activity

verb to prepare one's body for physical activity by doing warm-up exercises

• Before starting the race, the athletes were instructed to limber up to prevent any injuries.
• Hey, make sure you limber up before we hit the gym later.
• I always feel better after I limber up before dancing.
• She needed to limber up her mind before tackling the complex problem.

verb A verb shows an action or a state of being. 'Outstretched' can also be used as a verb to describe the act of stretching something out.

adjective An adjective describes a noun or pronoun. 'Outstretched' describes something that is extended or stretched out.

• The performer stood on stage with her arms outstretched, ready to begin the show.
• He greeted his friends with a big smile and outstretched arms.
• She ran towards me with her arms outstretched for a hug.
• The outstretched hand of friendship was met with gratitude.

noun a pliant person or thing

adjective capable of being bent or flexed; easily influenced or persuaded

• The fabric of the dress was pliant, allowing for ease of movement.
• I prefer using a pliant material for my DIY projects because it's easier to work with.
• She's so pliant, always going along with whatever her friends want to do.
• His pliant personality made him easily influenced by others.

noun an act of stretching or state of being stretched

verb to extend or lengthen

• It is important to stretch before engaging in any physical activity to prevent injuries.
• I always make sure to stretch before going for a run.
• I need to remember to stretch before hitting the gym.
• The company will need to stretch its budget in order to afford the new project.