Thai Traditional Massage, which inherits elements from yoga, acupressure, and chiropractic/bodywork, is one of Thailand's traditional forms of medicine. Its history is ancient; it is said to have been founded by Dr. Jivaka (Shivaka Komarabhacca), who was the personal physician to the Buddha. It was introduced to Thailand along with Buddhism approximately 2,500 years ago and has been passed down to the present day.

Thai Traditional Massage is also known as "Two-Person Yoga" or "Lazy Man's Yoga" because it is performed in a slow, rhythmic manner coordinated with the breath. The description of Thai Traditional Massage as "Two-Person Yoga" addresses the common concerns of people who practice yoga, such as "I'm not confident I'm holding the yoga poses correctly" or "It's too much trouble and I can't keep it up." Thai Traditional Massage can resolve these worries. It is a massage that offers both stretching and high healing effects.