Thai Massage today is the result of a long historical and cultural development going back to

the days of the Buddha - 2500 years ago.



The founder of Thai Massage, Shivago Kumar Bhucca, was a physician to the Theravedic Buddhist

order of monks and nuns in India and a contemporary of the Buddha.  The tradition of Thai massage

has been passed down for generations in the monasteries because it not only relieved aches and

pains but also allowed the monks to sit for long hours in meditation. It also contributes to the

suppleness of Thai kick boxers and is used not only as a warm up exercise but the passive

stretches are used during their healing processes to help keep toned.



In 1776 the Burmese destroyed most of the medical texts and literature regarding massage

techniques when they razed the capital Ayuthaya. However, in 1832, King Rama III transcribed

the remnants of the text and transported them to Wat Pho, where they were engraved into the

walls of the monastery. Today Wat Pho is recognised as the home of Thai Massage.