Swami Ramdev, born Ram Kisan Yadav between 1965 and 1975 in Mahendragarh, Haryana, is a prominent Indian yoga guru, entrepreneur, and advocate of Ayurveda. He gained widespread recognition in the early 2000s for his televised yoga sessions, which significantly contributed to the popularization of yoga in India and abroad.Wikipedia
🧘♂️ Yoga and Ayurveda Advocacy
Ramdev co-founded Patanjali Ayurved and Patanjali Yogpeeth in 2006, alongside his associate Balkrishna. Patanjali Ayurved has become one of India's leading FMCG companies, offering a range of products rooted in traditional Indian practices. Patanjali Yogpeeth, located in Haridwar, serves as a center for yoga and Ayurvedic research and education.Ramdev has also been instrumental in establishing Acharyakulam, a school that integrates Vedic and modern education, aiming to promote Indian culture and values among the youth. Wikipedia+4Wikipedia+4Wikipedia+4Wikipedia
📺 Media Presence and Global Reach
Beginning in 2002, Ramdev's yoga sessions were broadcast on various television channels, reaching a vast audience both in India and internationally. His teachings have attracted followers from diverse backgrounds, and he has conducted yoga camps in countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, and Japan. In addition to his yoga programs, he has appeared on television as a judge for the devotional music reality show "Om Shanti Om." Wikipedia
🏛️ Social and Educational Initiatives
On the 30th anniversary of Patanjali in 2025, Ramdev announced plans to revolutionize education by connecting 500,000 schools to an Indian Education Board, emphasizing the inclusion of subjects that foster self-awareness, pride in heritage, and a deep understanding of Indian culture. News24
🏆 Recognition and Influence
Ramdev has received several accolades for his contributions to yoga and Ayurveda, including an honorary doctorate from the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology in 2007 and the Mahamahopadhyaya title from the Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha in 2009. In 2011, he was honored with the Sri Chandrashekharendra Saraswati National Eminence Award. Wikipedia
⚖️ Controversies
Ramdev's outspoken views have sometimes led to controversies. He has faced criticism for his comments on modern medicine and has been involved in political activism, including leading protests against corruption in India in 2011–2012.Despite these controversies, he remains a significant figure in the promotion of yoga and traditional Indian practices.Wikipedia+1Wikipedia+1
For more information on his teachings and initiatives, you can visit the official website of Patanjali Yogpeeth.