A dive operator in Solomon Islands has asked New Zealand's Volunteer Service Abroad to send a yoga instructor.
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This comes as the Western Province of Solomon Islands anticipates a surge in tourism as a new international airport at Munda, built with millions of New Zealand aid dollars, prepares for its first direct flight from Brisbane.
Dive Munda wants to expand its services and principal, Belinda Botha, said yoga would be a natural fit with their other activities.
"Certainly yoga is something that fits well with the Solomon Islands because it is so untouched and unspoiled, in tune with the nature and environment, and I think it is a wonderful transition for us and I think introducing that to Munda would be fantastic."
Belinda Botha said the plan is to bring in the trainer who can help about eight Solomon Islanders to become yoga teachers.
She said the first flight is due within the next few months.