Of the twelve regular meridians, the yin meridians always flow up the body, and all the yang meridians always flow down.
North South
Meridians join the Poles of the Earth and intersect the equator at right angles, thus the direction is North/South.
In traditional Chinese medicine, the concept of controlling meridians refers to a relationship between meridians where the flow of energy can be regulated or altered. Each meridian is paired with another meridian that can help balance and control its function. By working on specific points along these controlling meridians, a practitioner can influence the flow of energy in the body to promote health and well-being.
Winds are named for the direction they flow from. For example, a northeast wind comes from the northeast direction.
in which direction does the river Shannon flow?
In Oriental medicine, energy, known as Qi, flows through channels called meridians in the body. These meridians connect the body's organs and systems, helping to maintain balance and health. When Qi is blocked or disrupted, it can lead to illness or discomfort. Practices such as acupuncture and qigong aim to balance the flow of Qi in the body.
To specific points located on the acupuncture meridians (channels of energy flow identified in Asian concepts of anatomy) in order to release blocked energy along these meridians that causes physical discomforts, and re-balance the energy flow.
Energy pathways
Downward, Downriver, Downhill, the direction gravity pulls everything.
Meridians of longitude run from pole to pole Parallels of latitude run east-west
Shih-Tse Yin has written: 'Measurements of boiling two phase flow pressure drop in a horizontal forced convective channel'
Meridians are typically shown as straight lines radiating out from the center point of the polar projection map. They converge at the poles and represent lines of longitude, which help to indicate direction and location on the map. These meridians help users navigate and understand the spatial relationships on the polar projection.