"Nuad boran" is the Thai name for a type of body work native to Thailand (nuad=pressure,boran=ancient). Thai massage is also known as northern-style Thai massage , Buntautuk style, Old Medicine Hospital Style, traditional Thai massage, Traditional Thai Medical Massage, Thai Yoga, Thai Yoga Massage, yoga massage, Thai classical massage, Thai bodywork, passive yoga, or assisted yoga or ancient siameese bodywork.