This is related to the practice of Pranic healing, an alternative to conventional medicine. Pranic healing is typically used as a complementary method to medical treatment and individuals should always consult a physician before adding alternative methods to treat a medical condition.
In their book, Your Hands can Heal You, Co, Robins, and Merryman (2002), indicate the appropriate sequence of progressive sweeping exercises.
Here is the sequence of progressive sweeping exercises:
1. Presweeping hand preparation2. General sweeping of another person
3. General sweeping of the health rays of another person
4. Local sweeping of another person
5. General self-sweeping
6. General self-sweeping of your health rays
7. Local self-sweeping

More About this Book
Your Hands Can Heal You: Pranic Healing Energy Remedies to Boost Vitality and Speed Recovery from Common Health Problems
Continue Learning about Alternative Medicine
Important: This content reflects information from various individuals and organizations and may offer alternative or opposing points of view. It should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. As always, you should consult with your healthcare provider about your specific health needs.