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Welcome to “Przekrój”!

In case you’re wondering where you are, and especially since you probably can’t pronounce the name of this website, here’s a little help—“Przekrój” (pronounced “p-SHEH-crooy”) is the oldest society and culture magazine in Poland, now available in English.

“Przekrój” Magazine brings English-speaking readers some of the best journalism from across Central and Eastern Europe, in the fields of wellbeing, art, literature, science, ecology, philosophy, psychology, and more. Take a break from the speed and intensity of the daily news and join us!

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41 results
Magazine
Magazine
Magazine / society
Squaring the Circle
Squaring the Circle
Magazine / society

The circular geometric configurations most commonly associated with Eastern religions can also be used to regenerate and restore life balance.

Agnieszka Rostkowska

Magazine / society
On Point
On Point
Magazine / society

According to traditional Chinese medicine, puncturing the body with needles can restore physical, emotional, and spiritual balance.

Agnieszka Rostkowska

Magazine / society
The Essence of the Universe
The Essence of the Universe
Magazine / society

Chinese thought around the energy that sets the world in motion refers to tao (or, dao)—eternal, constant, and impossible to describe. Indigenous inhabitants of Polynesia believe in mana, a power bestowed on all creatures and things. It’s worth considering how many of these ideas have penetrated our Western thinking and in what form.

Aleksandra Woźniak-Marchewka

Magazine / society
Sleep Well
Sleep Well
Magazine / society

Falling asleep at regular times and for regular periods is essential for mental and physical wellbeing. There are a number of ways to encourage it.

Paulina Wilk

Magazine / society
Upside Down is Right Side Up
Upside Down is Right Side Up
Magazine / society

How turning the position of the body, quite literally, on its head is believed to increase circulation, improve energy levels, and strengthen muscles.

Dominika Bok

Magazine / science
The Power of Moxa
The Power of Moxa
Magazine / science

In parts of East Asia, dried mugwort leaves are burned by folk doctors to prevent the sorts of illnesses that can arise in the winter months.

Agnieszka Rostkowska

Magazine / society
Three Summer Mindfulness Practices
Three Summer Mindfulness Practices
Magazine / society

Calm your mind, focus on yourself, and organize your emotions with these simple exercises for mental wellbeing.

Magdalena Róża Skoczewska

Reading / society
Healing Exercises from Tibet
Reading / society

Tsa Lung – a Tibetan yogic practice – combines both breathing and physical exercises to further support meditation and mindfulness.

Dominika Bok

Magazine / society
Breathe In, Gently
Breathe In, Gently
Magazine / society

Excessive breathing can entail too little carbon dioxide in our body, which can lead to numerous health complications. This can be solved with diaphragmatic breathing.

Jakub Bas

Magazine / society
Yogic Sleep
Yogic Sleep
Magazine / society

The practice of yoga nidra – or yogic sleep – is accessible to everyone and can help us relax our body and mind.

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