The Breathwork Company | Ademcoaching & Stress Management Amsterdam

Our Story The Breathwork Company was founded by Valesca Nijhoff after breathwork became her personal game-changer following years in the commercial rat race, a hectic social life, and an overfull agenda that resulted in tension complaints, chronic pain, anxiety, and eventually a full burn-out. After her nervous system reset and her pain disappeared through integrated breathwork, she established the company in Amsterdam with a clear mission: to make breathwork accessible and practical for everyone who wants to unload, grow, and get more out of life, offering depth without being esoteric. The company now operates with a multidisciplinary team of certified breath coaches and serves both private clients and corporate teams. The positioning is grounded, tangible, and science-based, helping people get out of their heads and back into their bodies. Programs & Trainings Private Breath Sessions (1:1), Personalized sessions tailored to the client’s goals, needs, and knowledge level, designed to release tension, process emotions, and reset the nervous system. Duo Breath Sessions, Intimate two-person sessions for pairs who want to experience breathwork together under guided supervision. Group Breath Sessions, Small-group experiences, including regular monthly Transformational Breathwork gatherings at venues such as Rumah Dua in Amsterdam Noord and Rumah Yoga. Online Breath Sessions, Live guided breathwork delivered remotely so clients can participate from the comfort of their own home. On-Location Sessions & Workshops, Bespoke breathwork experiences brought to external venues, retreats, or events upon request. Corporate Breathwork Programs, Specially designed group sessions for business teams aimed at boosting workplace energy, investing in personnel well-being, reducing absenteeism, and strengthening interpersonal connection. Post-Partum Breathwork, A dedicated monthly session held every last Wednesday of the month (10:00-11:00 at When Nature Calls) designed for mothers to decompress, recharge, clear their minds, and return to themselves. Deep Dive Breath Trajectory for Stress Complaints, A targeted multi-session program focused on returning to the basics of breath to relieve chronic stress, physical tension, and high-pressure symptoms. Ice Bath Sessions, Guided cold-exposure experiences integrated with breathwork techniques to build resilience and nervous system regulation. Transformational Breathwork Events, Monthly in-person events combining breathwork and bodywork to create deep release, relaxation, and present-moment awareness. Specialties Stress management and nervous system regulation Burn-out prevention and recovery Anxiety, panic, and hyperventilation control Chronic tension and psychosomatic pain relief Emotional release and trauma processing Sleep improvement and energy optimization Immune system support Corporate wellness and team vitality Postpartum maternal well-being Body-mind reconnection and personal growth Methods & Approach The Breathwork Company employs a practical, non-esoteric methodology based on the understanding that emotions and unprocessed life experiences create physical tension that restricts breathing. The team draws on multiple evidence-based and experiential modalities including Transformational Breath, the Epiphora Method, the Buteyko method, Heart Coherence (Hartcoherentie), and Holistic Movement. Sessions frequently integrate bodywork and conscious connected breathing to facilitate discharge on physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual levels. Every session is adapted to the participant’s personal goals and experience, whether they are complete beginners, advanced practitioners, sporty, spiritual, or skeptical. Who It's For Individuals experiencing stress, burn-out, anxiety, or panic; those struggling with chronic pain, sleep issues, or hyperventilation; people seeking emotional release or trauma healing; professionals and teams in corporate environments looking to improve well-being and connection; new mothers navigating the overwhelm of postpartum life; personal growth seekers wanting to move from overthinking into embodied feeling; beginners with no prior experience as well as advanced practitioners; and anyone feeling stuck in their head who wants to restore balance and vitality. Facilities & Practical Info Services are offered in Amsterdam at the main location (Westeinde 14) and at partner venues including Rumah Dua in Amsterdam Noord, Rumah Yoga, and When Nature Calls. Formats include in-person private, duo, and group sessions; online sessions; and on-location corporate or retreat workshops. The website operates in Dutch and English. Participants are advised to eat only a light meal beforehand, avoid abdominal workouts directly prior to the session, wear comfortable clothing without zips or buttons, limit caffeine intake, and keep their schedule light afterward. Contra-indications include heart complaints, recent stents, very high blood pressure, psychotic disorders (past or present), glaucoma, pregnancy, and epilepsy. Location Address: Westeinde 14, 1017 ZP Amsterdam, Netherlands Hours: See website for schedule; regular monthly events include Transformational Breathwork and Post-Partum sessions. The "+" A deeply personal founder story rooted in authentic recovery from corporate burnout, creating genuine empathy and trust with clients. Multidisciplinary coaching team with diverse backgrounds spanning corporate HR, professional ballet and movement, ice bath facilitation, and multiple breath modalities. Broad format flexibility spanning private, duo, group, online, corporate, and on-location retreat services. Explicitly inclusive positioning, welcoming both spiritual and non-spiritual individuals, complete beginners, and advanced practitioners alike.