“Some yoga teachers say that a vegetarian diet is not necessary.{{Smallcaps|Pattabhi Jois}}: [laughing] Oh ... a new method!Many Indians and Westerners eat meat.{{Smallcaps|Pattabhi Jois}}: They are not practicing yoga. Meat eating makes you stiff.What is the most important yogic practice in this time?{{Smallcaps|Pattabhi Jois}}: Vegetarian diet is the most important practice for yoga.”