Definitions

1. noun

a period of breath-holding in yoga and other exercises; specifically, the pause between breaths in the Kapalabhati breathing exercise

“The yoga instructor emphasized the importance of anapnea in maintaining a healthy breathing rhythm.”

2. noun

a period of apnea in medicine, referring to a brief pause in breathing, especially in infants

“The infant’s anapnea was a cause for concern among the medical team.”