Art Posted February 24, 2010 (edited) I have questions about qi flow through the 12 channels and 8 vessels. Can qi flow both "directions" naturally, or only in "reverse" with intention (yi)? The reason I ask this concerns the MCO and my studies of the meridians. The renmai "flows" yin qi from lower dandien, through perenium up to bottom of tongue. In MCO, on inhale, qi is gathered in lower dandien, flows yang qi up dumai vessel to top of mouth. On exhale, yin qi flows down renmai back to lower dandien. I've done this exercise several times and felt the energy move. I would like to explore the other channels and "big orbit". Are there channels/vessels in the big orbit that are reversed as well? Additionally, if one were to use yi to reverse flow through a particular meridian, does the "qi" remain yin/yang (depending on meridian)? Maybe another way of asking is, can you flow yin qi backwards through a yang meridian? Thanks!!! Art Edited February 24, 2010 by Art Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mal Posted March 20, 2010 While I have practice micro and macro orbits I don't think I'm traditional enough to answer this question Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
