Ramdev teaches yoga in London; mulls foray into UK, European markets

The 52-year-old yoga expert revealed that he has received several proposals to set up production units in the UK and Europe

Press Trust of India  |  London 

Baba Ramdev, Patanjali
Baba Ramdev in London. Photo courtesy: @yogrishiramdev Twitter handle

guru held a series of sessions in and other UK cities like and to mark the fourth International Day of

"Yoga, and Ayurveda are India's biggest contribution to the world for the welfare of mankind. Good health is our birth right and it is free for all. And, Yoga is so easy that anyone can get into it," said

The in December 2014 had declared that June 21 would be observed as International Day of Yoga every year.

The 52-year-old yoga expert, whose Yog Peeth UK Trust already offers nearly 140 products from his Ayurvedic enterprise in Britain, revealed that he has received several proposals to set up production units in the UK and

"There is great enthusiasm and growing demand for products in these markets. We will soon take the decision in accordance with particular laws of these countries, which are different from Indian laws," said Ramdev, who is also set to get his own wax statue at the world-famous in soon.

During the ongoing UK tour, promoted by Incredible India, was also awarded an Honorary Fellowship by the (NISAU-UK) for his contribution to the world through Yoga and Indian Traditional Sciences.

NISAU's Honorary Fellowship is the highest honour that can be bestowed upon a non-member by the union for their significant and long-lasting contributions to India, Indian culture and/or the welfare of Indian students in the UK, or elsewhere.

With this award, Ramdev joins other Honorary Fellows such as humanitarian Sri Sri Ravi Shankar; Indian cinema personality and Shabana Azmi, and Indian cinema personality and Former Chief Election of India, Dr S Y Quraishi.

NISAU UK said Ramdev had been chosen because he is a "great role model" for youngsters and his story and achievements are "extremely inspiring".

Upon receiving the Fellowship, Ramdev said: "The truth is that to be a good leader, you have to have passion. For a good organisation to work, you have to have a leader who has the quality to be in charge. I can see NISAU is working so well because of its leadership.

First Published: Sun, June 24 2018. 19:23 IST