Srinagar, June 21 -- Modi said the day marks the beginning of the ancient practice for humanity, where inner peace becomes a global policy.

"Unfortunately, today the whole world is going through some kind of tension. In many regions, unrest and instability are increasing. In such a situation, Yoga gives us the direction of peace. Yoga is the pause button that humanity needs to breathe, to balance, to become whole again," he said.

"My request to the world- let this Yoga Day mark the beginning of Yoga for humanity 2.0 where inner peace becomes global policy," the PM said.

He remarked that the essence of yoga is "to unite", and it is heartening to see how yoga has united the world.

Asserting that Yoga is for everyone, beyond boundaries, ...