Baba Ramdev’s role in spreading yoga can be understood as a deliberate effort to move the practice from secluded ashrams into the everyday lives of ordinary people. Through large public yoga camps held in parks, stadiums, and other open spaces, he brought together thousands of participants at a time, often offering free or low-cost sessions. These gatherings were not limited to a particular class or region, but sought to include people from varied backgrounds, both within India and abroad. In such settings, yoga was presented less as an esoteric discipline and more as a practical tool for health and well-being, accessible to anyone willing to participate.

A central feature of his work has been the extensive use of mass media. Regularly televised yoga sessions, especially on spiritual and general channels, carried his demonstrations into millions of homes. By using simple, colloquial Hindi and sometimes regional languages, he lowered the linguistic and psychological barriers that might otherwise discourage newcomers. Viewers were guided through straightforward postures and, above all, through pranayama practices such as Kapalabhati, Anulom Vilom, and Bhastrika. These were repeatedly presented as powerful aids for addressing common ailments like diabetes, hypertension, obesity, asthma, and stress, thereby framing yoga as a direct response to modern lifestyle diseases.

Another aspect of his popularization of yoga lies in the simplification and standardization of practice. Rather than emphasizing complex philosophical doctrines, he promoted a core routine of asanas and breathing exercises that could be followed at home without a teacher. The message that one or two hours of daily practice could significantly improve physical and mental health made yoga appear both manageable and worthwhile for busy householders. This practical orientation helped shift yoga’s image from a niche or elite pursuit to a daily health regimen for the wider population.

Institutional and commercial initiatives further amplified this influence. Through the establishment of Patanjali Yogpeeth and related organizations, a structured network of yoga centers, instructors, and volunteers emerged, offering training, residential courses, and regular classes, often at minimal cost. The integration of yoga with Ayurveda, and the promotion of herbal and health-related products under the Patanjali name, reinforced a holistic vision of natural living. Books, recordings, and other instructional materials extended this reach, allowing practitioners to continue their practice independently. By consistently presenting yoga as both an indigenous cultural heritage and a practical science of health, Baba Ramdev helped embed it deeply into the contemporary public consciousness.