Baba Ramdev – Co-founded Of Patanjali
Baba Ramdev, born Ram Kisan Yadav in Haryana, India (1965-1975), is a celebrated yoga guru and businessman who overcame childhood paralysis through yoga. Dedicated to a celibate life as a sanyasi, he co-founded Patanjali Ayurved in 2006 with Acharya Balkrishna, creating a multi-billion-dollar enterprise offering affordable Ayurvedic products. He established Patanjali Yogpeeth, a leading center for yoga and Ayurveda, promoting holistic wellness. His business success includes a ₹1,100 crore deal in 2024, expanding Patanjali’s reach in home and personal care. Ramdev rose to fame in 2003 through televised yoga sessions on Aastha TV, inspiring millions with his accessible teachings. A passionate advocate for education, agriculture, and self-reliance, he founded the Bharat Swabhiman Trust to uplift society. Honored with an honorary doctorate from Kalinga Institute and ranked among India’s most powerful people in 2022, Ramdev is globally admired for popularizing yoga and Ayurveda.
