Three Breath Discipline – Short

About This Class

In this brief but potent seated meditation, instructor Brian Gallo guides students through the "three breath discipline," a practical mindfulness tool for working with distraction, fidgeting, and the urge to quit. Students sit tall with a straight spine, relaxed shoulders, and a soft gaze or closed eyes, following the physical sensation of breath moving through the nose, throat, chest, back, and belly. Brian frames the practice as one of discipline and will, acknowledging honestly that the first challenge almost always arises after about a minute — whether an external noise, a phone buzzing, or the desire to move. The three breath discipline is the antidote: when any challenge surfaces, simply straighten the spine, relax the shoulders, and take three conscious breaths. This creates space between stimulus and response, offering a first step toward greater autonomy over one's reactions. The class is ideal for anyone looking to reduce stress, cultivate focus, or begin a sustainable meditation habit.