VISAKHAPATNAM (A.P.), June 22 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the whole world was going through some kind of tensions with many regions facing unrest and instability, and that Yoga gives a direction of peace and brings oneness.

Addressing the 11th International Yoga day participants here, Modi said the day marks the beginning of the ancient practice for humanity where inner peace becomes 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 ...