Invitation to Breathe, Pause, and Reconnect: Wellness Authors at FILBo 2026

In this edition, wellness takes center stage with an agenda featuring authors who have turned writing into a path toward inner balance. Voices such as Ana María Peláez, Lina Valencia, Susana Ochoa, and Bhushan Bhave, with their reflections on purpose, conscious living, mindfulness, and meditation born within the city, open conversations on how to inhabit the present amidst the urban pace.

Bogotá is Wellness Tourism

The capital, surrounded by the Eastern Hills and enriched by green spaces such as parks, wetlands, and the Botanical Gardenserves as the perfect complement to this initiative. Yoga workshops, guided meditation sessions, and outdoor literary gatherings invite visitors to experience wellness beyond the books. In parallel, the offer of nature retreats in the surrounding areas of Bogotá allows for extending the experience into environments of silence, nature, and contemplation.

Added to this is a growing scene of urban spas that integrate ancestral knowledge with contemporary practices, creating relaxation experiences that engage with the themes addressed at the fair. Thus, the city is not just visited, it is felt: every space, from a library to a wellness center, becomes an opportunity to reconnect body and mind.

Wellness Authors You Can’t Miss

The International Book Fair 2026 positions Bogotá as a destination where culture and wellness meet. It is an open invitation to read, breathe, and discover a city that understands that the truest journey also happens within. Among the Colombian and international authors presenting their books at this edition of FILBo, we highlight seven whose works can be found and even purchased at special fair prices.

1. Jessica Canto.
   A renowned Panamanian lawyer and a key figure in high-profile legal cases. In April 2026, she launches her book Forjada por el fuego (Forged by Fire) at FILBo, a work that blends legal thriller with an intimate story of resilience.
2. Ana María Peláez.
   TEDx speaker, author, and coach in organizational wellness and happiness. Her mission is to inspire people to transform their lives through fun experiences, practical tools, and deep reflections that connect them with their inner selves. She is the author of Simplemente sé feliz and Haz.
3. Johanna Moreno.
   Founder and director of the ‘No más voces silenciosas’ Foundation, entrepreneur, and change agent. Author of ¿Todo lo que no es buen trato, es mal-trato? She will be hosting a book signing on May 3 at 12:30 p.m.
4. Lina María Valencia. 
   Nutricionist, dietitian, and Master in Epidemiology from Universidad del Valle. Founder of ‘Nutrición en Movimiento’. She will be hosting a book signing for ‘Juguemos a comer’ on May 3 at 12:30 p.m.
5. Susana Ochoa.
   Publicist and Health Coach certified by the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN). Founder of ‘Origen Doce’ and a meditation teacher who creates spiritual rituals for inner growth. She is the author of ‘El camino a mí misma’, and will host a book signing on May 3 at 12:30 p.m.
6. Radhi Devlukia-Shetty.

Author of ‘Aprender a habitarte’, yoga teacher, and international wellness reference. She participates in the fair by leading sessions on breathing, meditation, and inner connection.

7. Bhushan Bhave.

From India, the fair’s guest of honor. An author connected to yoga traditions, ancestral knowledge, and spirituality. He will be presenting on Friday, April 29, at 3:30 p.m.

Key Events

• Mental Health Panel (April 26): Specialists addressed anxiety and depression in Great Hall B.
• Success and Life Talk (April 26): Featuring Adriana Meza Matallana, Mariana Barragán, and Gaby Centurión

Bogotá has seen a rise in independent writers and guides publishing on yoga, retreats, and holistic wellness, often linked to the city's meditation centers and schools.

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