Abhyangam is a broad term that any kind of Ayurvedic massage which can involve head massage ( or Shiro Abhyangam), full body massage, or foot massage (or Paadh Abhyangam). It is a very beneficial therapy that is recommended for daily use, especially for elderly people, those with more air and ether in their constitution (Vata Dosha), or even for those who are affected by stress, insomnia, anxiety, and so on.
The practice of Abhyangam is characterized by a specific sequence of strokes including sweeping, long movements using ample amounts of herbal, warm oils to benefit an individual. You can even make use of ghee, different types of herbal powders, and herbal pastes as well.