Baba Ramdev’s outlook on health rests on a pronounced preference for yoga and Ayurveda, which he presents as holistic, preventative, and often curative systems capable of addressing many chronic and lifestyle-related ailments. He consistently encourages reliance on yogic practices, pranayama, dietary discipline, and herbal or Ayurvedic remedies, portraying these as more authentic and comprehensive than routine dependence on pharmaceutical drugs. This vision of health emphasizes treating the whole person rather than isolated symptoms, and it is reflected in his promotion of lifestyle changes and natural living as the primary path to well-being.

At the same time, his stance toward modern allopathic medicine is distinctly critical, especially regarding its perceived side effects, high costs, and commercial orientation. He has repeatedly framed sections of the pharmaceutical and medical establishment as profit-driven, accusing them of fostering dependency and neglecting the deeper causes of disease. Modern medicine, in his discourse, is often depicted as managing symptoms rather than addressing root imbalances, and he has made controversial and skeptical remarks about certain modern treatments, which have drawn objections from medical professionals.

Yet his position does not amount to an absolute rejection of modern medicine. He acknowledges a legitimate role for allopathy in acute situations such as emergencies, trauma care, and surgery, suggesting that these domains lie within the proper scope of contemporary medical science. For chronic and lifestyle disorders, however, he maintains that yoga and Ayurveda should form the main therapeutic and preventive framework, sometimes asserting that traditional methods can succeed where modern interventions fall short. In this sense, his vision of healthcare is hierarchical rather than purely integrative: modern medicine is seen as useful but limited, while traditional Indian systems are upheld as the foundational path to health.

This orientation is also expressed through institutional and practical efforts, including the promotion of Ayurvedic medicines and herbal formulations, the establishment of facilities and educational institutions centered on traditional medicine, and encouragement of people to reduce their dependence on modern pharmaceuticals. The underlying spiritual tenor of his message is that harmony with natural laws, disciplined living, and inner practices such as yoga and pranayama restore balance at a level deeper than what conventional drugs can reach. For seekers drawn to this perspective, modern medicine becomes a secondary support in moments of crisis, whereas yoga and Ayurveda are treated as the primary sadhana of healthcare—a continuous practice aimed at aligning body, mind, and spirit.