Shivago Komarpaj (what he is called in Thailand), the founder of Thai massage

His real name is Dr. Jivaka Kumar Bhaccha

From Northern India, and contemporary and friend of the Buddha

Known as “Father Doctor” Theravada Buddhism 2500 years ago

Origins of Thai massage

Shivago Komarpaj

Records of Thai massage are kept in stone at the Wat Po temple in Bangkok; massage school

Thai massage is passed on from generation to generation as a tradition

Also used to relieve muscle stress, pain, to loosen joints and for medical purposes

Referred to as Thai yoga massage

Origins of Thai massage

Wat Po

Regular Thai massage

Techniques used for massage include

Using the elbows, feet, hands, forearms and knees and body weight mainly for pressure

No massage oil is required. Muscle stretching, pressure

points and compression. Done in rhythmic

movement along Sên lines. Move from toe to head

because the head is sacred.

Meditative prayer called “puja”

Techniques for Thai massage