PARA IMPACTO
Para Impacto is a life design company focusing on health, adaptive learning, and collaboration.
- History
Para Impacto was established in 1992 as a lifestyle event and music production project. Throughout the ’90s, Para Impacto hosted events in Tokyo that focused on subculture, education, music, and art. Para Impacto later launched the YogaJaya and JayaDojo projects to highlight the relevance of health and philosophy as tools to stimulate critical thinking and creativity. Para Impacto also represents the Baseworks Method in Japan.
- Approach
Life can be perceived through various interests, leading to different perspectives. Our philosophy emphasizes that a truly engaging life requires good health and ongoing challenges to foster diverse learning and adaptability. This can be achieved in numerous ways. We break down ideas from health, science, and philosophy, offering a platform for individuals to refine their life approach through practice, communication, and collaboration.
- Culture
A nation or a social movement possesses the capacity to shape cultural norms. Our global society thrives on its immense diversity, fueled by a myriad of ideas and structures. Contemporary culture is established through shared comprehension as we embrace and demonstrate reverence for historical legacy and emerging societal trends. Within the realm of Para Impacto, we perceive our company culture as an adaptable and collaborative platform that remains receptive to the ever-changing world.
THE PEOPLE
Founder
PATRICK OANCIA
Born in Hong Kong, raised between Asia, Europe and North America, Patrick’s mission is to coordinate science with the attributes of adaptive learning, philosophy and sociology to promote a greater sense of coexistence with the environment. Read Patrick’s full bio here.
Managing Partner
SATOKO HORIE
As a Japanese born in Paris, Satoko was brought up in six countries by a family that thrived on traveling and integrating into local cultures. Satoko holds a BA in International Policy from Keio University and a Masters in Developmental Studies from University of East Anglia in England. She comes from a background in advanced marketing and career as a strategic planner in advertising. As an avid swimmer and an artist, she is interested in combining movement with expressive arts and contemplative modalities as a method for self-inquiry and exploration.
In 2007 Satoko joined Para Impacto as CVO and became a managing partner in 2011. Read Satoko’s full bio here.
