In some practices (like ashtanga) strong backbends are immediately followed by strong forward folds. Forward folds are a counter pose, and the logic is to balance the energy and the practice.
But sometimes I still prefer to come into a more neutral position, first (lay with my spine long, then twist) before I take my counter pose. This feels less intense and actually helps me get a little deeper into the subsequent fold.
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