The Studio
A Boutique Medical Qigong Studio for Rooting, Balance, and Renewal in the Heart of Amsterdam.
In nature, strength gathers in stillness. Rivers slow, soil settles, and life restores its rhythm. The Jade Tortoise is built in that spirit: a quiet ground-floor space where small groups move with care, breath steadies thought, and the nervous system relearns a gentler pace.
Why “The Jade Tortoise”
In Chinese culture, the tortoise (龟, Gui) symbolises longevity, stability, and quiet wisdom—echoing our founder’s own name, Guido. Jade, long regarded as a stone of balance and protection, is said to calm excess fire and nurture vitality.
In Feng Shui, the tortoise is a guardian of endurance; paired with jade, it becomes both shield and guide. For us today, it is a reminder to move more slowly in an age that rushes, to live steadily in times that scatter our attention, and to root ourselves again in the deeper rhythms of nature.
Here, The Jade Tortoise is not only a name; it is a way of seeing life—rooted, enduring, and gently aligned with the laws of nature.
The Space
Made for focus, comfort, and care
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Ground-floor, quiet studio
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Small class sizes (solo to max 6) for attentive guidance
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Accessible for less-mobile students
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Easy public transport (Waterlooplein) and three parking garages nearby
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Professional air filtration for clean, comfortable practice
A compact room; an uncluttered mind. The setting is intentional—modest by design—so your body has space to listen, organise, and recover.
Getting Here
Address
Valkenburgerstraat 188-A, 1011 NC, Amsterdam
Cell: +31 6 111 58637
Email: practice@thejadetortoise.com
Public transport: Waterlooplein (metro/tram) is a short walk.
Parking: three garages within minutes on foot.
Wheelchair-friendly entrance; please message ahead for any support on arrival.
Qigong Programmes
Find a programme and time that suits your condition and intention.
People
Wisdom, support, and lived experience
Tradition
Medical Qigong grounded in Holistic Eastern Medicine
