The Nine Breathings of Purification with Gabriel Rocco
Opening Pathways with Breath and Awareness
Saturday, May 3, 2025
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. NY time
Transform Limiting Patterns with the Power of Breath
Many of us experience subtle, yet powerful patterns of behavior, thought, and emotion that shape how we feel and relate to the world. These reactive habits can carry:
- Feelings of anxiety and overwhelm
- A sense of longing and disconnection
- A general lack of vitality or meaningful focus
Often these habitual patterns have an underlying presence in the flow of our breath, the sensations in our body, the quality and content of our thoughts, moods, dreams, and perceptions. Over time they can seem fixed, as if they are unchanging aspects of who we are.
An Introduction to the Nine Breathings of Purification
In this interactive 3-hour online retreat, skillfully taught by Gabriel Rocco, you will learn the Nine Breathings of Purification, an elegant and efficient meditation practice from the Tibetan Bön tradition. This simple yet profound breath practice helps transform reactive habits and allows new possibilities to emerge.
No prior meditation experience is necessary. This retreat is designed for anyone who is curious about using breath and awareness to access a more open state of being.
In This Retreat, You Will be Guided to:
- Stabilize your attention
- Recognize reactivity without the judgement that often accompanies it
- Bring awareness to your breath
- Open energetic pathways to discover an inherent source of support and vitality
Breath as a Path to Liberation
As we continue to practice the Nine Breathings of Purification, we experience a fresh presence and openness. Thoughts, sensations, and emotions flow through without capturing us. With a newfound clarity, we are able to navigate the complexities and challenges of our lives and the world with compassion.
Gabriel explains:
“Breathing is connected to the mind. The flow of thought—especially reactive thoughts—shows up in the breath.
By changing the path of the breath, you can liberate the thought process and the habitual patterns that accompany it. This allows for a freer, kinder, and more open evaluation of what’s happening within you and in the world around you.”
Join Us for This Transformative Retreat
Loosen limiting patterns and access greater clarity and compassion in this special online retreat.
Teacher: Gabriel Rocco
Date/Time: Saturday, May 3, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. NY time (time zone converter)
Location: Online (via Zoom)
Language: English with Spanish translation, more languages coming soon
Duration: 3 hours with breaks included
Recordings: Guided practices led by the teacher will be available as audio recordings. All recordings will be downloadable.
Who should attend: This retreat is designed for beginners, but anyone interested in deepening their experience of the Nine Breathings of Purification practice is invited and welcome to participate.
Cost: Sliding Scale. Please pay at the rate you can afford. Your generosity supports our teachers, staff, organization, and your fellow practitioners. Any amount paid above the BASE tuition rate is a tax-deductible donation to The 3 Doors.
Benefactor – $108 – covers the cost of the program and supports fellow practitioners
Sustainer – $79 – covers the cost of the program and supports fellow practitioners
Base – $59 – covers the cost of the program
Community Supported – $39 – scholarship rate covers a portion of the cost of the program
Global Access – $12 – adjusted rate for regions with high exchange rates and various economic conditions
Please contact Emily Light at emily.light@the3doors.org with any questions. We hope to see you!
