The Don Englebreston Collection

Stone Hermit (Rusi) Yoga Statues in Temple Garden, Wat Pho, Bangkok

Stone Hermit (Rusi) Yoga Statues in Temple Garden, Wat Pho, Bangkok

Weathered stone hermit statues at Wat Pho depict traditional self-stretching poses said to have inspired traditional Thai massage. Worshippers have applied gold leaf to the figures over the years as an act of devotion. Project: 219023