IKIGLOO is a name that blends together two distinct terms: “ikigai” and “igloo”.
Ikigai is a Japanese concept that translates to “reason for being” or “purpose in life”, encompassing the idea of finding joy, fulfillment, and meaning in one’s existence by aligning one’s passions, talents, values, and pursuits.
Igloo is a traditional Inuit shelter made of snow or ice—a symbol of protection, shelter, and community that represents resilience, adaptability, and ingenuity.
For us, IKIGLOO represents living an authentic, purposeful and intentional life, driven by our passions.
A meaningful and fulfilling life is made up of simple, little pleasures that make our hearts skip a beat. That sheer joy of running barefoot on a sandy beach, or dipping our feet in a lake on a warm summer evening. It’s those early mornings in spring when the sun greets us with a smile and the serene winter evenings when the world falls silent.
And let’s not forget about strolling through quiet forests, discovering the wonders of nature, smelling earthy scent after a heavy rain, tasting freshly picked berries from our grandparents’ garden, and those cosy bonfire nights with our closest friends.
But outside of all these little pleasures, life is about setting big and small goals and then chasing them with everything we’ve got. It’s about losing track of time when we’re doing something that we truly love and facing our fears head-on, such as climbing mountains when we’re afraid of heights or diving into deep waters without knowing how to swim.
Most importantly, life is about acquiring the freedom to live on our own terms and designing the life we want to live – by staying true to ourselves, seeking continuous progress, and creating an exciting vision for our future, enabling us to lead a life with intention so that we achieve a life well-lived.
And thus we’re on a mission to challenge and empower 1,000,000 people worldwide to do their absolute best in life to reach their full potential and design a life worth living.