Baba Ramdev does not smoke. |
Baba Ramdev does not drink alcohol. |
In his childhood, he was mostly silent and content. |
He suffered a paralytic attack due to a medical incident but recovered miraculously through yoga. |
He decided to become a saint after listening to the messages of Saint Paramhansa recited by saints in his village. |
Ramdev used to study with second-hand books and sold them at a higher price. |
He fell off a roof at the age of 6 but recovered after receiving medication. |
At the age of 7, he almost drowned in a pond but was saved by a villager. |
Ramdev started practicing yoga at a young age due to health issues. |
As a child, Ramdev faced false accusations and punishment. |
He learned yoga in a gurukul after completing 8th standard. |
Ramdev studied under Acharya Baldev Ji and Guru Karanvir. |
He met Acharya Balkrishna at Tripura Yoga Ashram in Haridwar. |
Swami Shankar Dev Ji changed his name to Ramdev when he became a hermit. |
He has a deep knowledge of Hindu scriptures and has taught in various gurukuls. |
In 1996, he established the 'Divya Yog Mandir Trust'. |
Ramdev began appearing on Aastha TV for yoga programs from 2003. |
He teaches a sequence of 7 key breathing exercises in his Pranayama program. |
Ram Prasad Bismil and Subash Chandra Bose inspire him. |
In 2006, he founded "Patanjali Yogpeeth" in Haridwar. |
The business name is inspired by the father of yoga, Maharishi Patanjali. |
He follows a diet of boiled vegetables, fruits, and cow milk. |
Ramdev is known for his work ethic, starting his day early and working long hours. |
He holds honorary doctorate degrees from 4 Indian universities. |
Ramdev does not hold a stake in Patanjali Ayurveda Ltd. |
His core management team includes his brother and brother-in-law. |
He suggested replacing sex education with yoga education in schools. |
Ramdev wears wooden footwear and sleeps on the floor. |
His morning yoga sessions have been highly popular since 2003. |
Ramdev has taught yoga to celebrities and addressed Muslim clerics. |
His friend, Acharya Balkrishna, owns a majority stake in Patanjali Ayurveda Ltd. |
He is a vocal speaker on Indian politics and social issues. |
Baba Ramdev's wax statue was unveiled by Madame Tussauds in 2024. |