Lugano, Switzerland – From March 19th to 22nd, 2026, the twenty-eighth edition of the Tisana – Wellness Fair will take place at the Conza Pavilion Exhibition Center. This year’s event promises a blend of culture, knowledge, and business opportunities focused on holistic well-being.

A Legacy of Wellness

Founded in 1997 by Giuseppe Rossi, Tisana has grown from 40 exhibitors to over 200, attracting an increasing number of visitors interested in meditation, yoga, holistic practices, and natural health.

Shamanic Insights with Selene Calloni Williams

On March 20th, Selene Calloni Williams, an internationally recognized expert in shamanism, Buddhism, and psychology, will deliver a keynote address titled Spells of the Abyss: the shamanic journey of the soul. Williams is the author of over thirty books translated into numerous languages.

Bridging East and West

Calloni Williams’ operate focuses on creating a connection between Eastern and Western philosophies. Her studies have encompassed Theravada Buddhism in Sri Lanka, Tibetan and Mongolian shamanism, Japanese esotericism, and Western psychology under the guidance of James Hillman.

I asked the forest to manifest the right angle for me to sit. I chose together with the forest the moment to stop, the stone to sit on, the tree to lean against. What we have is why everything was right exactly as it happened.”Selene Calloni Williams, Diary of a shaman

Exploring the Depths of the Soul

The March 20th conference will center around Williams’ bestselling book, Diary of a shaman, published in September 2025. The presentation will explore themes of transformation, healing, and finding strength in vulnerability. Williams will use symbolic acts, words, and imagery to guide attendees toward a new perspective.

As I watched myself die I understood many things. I understood why I had fled from the one I loved, why my loves were impossible and why I was there. I was there to heal the wound, the crescent moon that tore the soul, and to overcome fear.”Selene Calloni Williams, Diary of a shaman

Registration for the free conference opens at 6:00 PM on the Tisana website. Attendance is limited, and pre-registration is highly recommended. While reading Diary of a shaman is not required, it is suggested for a deeper experience. Copies of the book will be available for purchase at a signing event.

Additional Speakers and Partners

The Tisana – Wellness Fair will also feature presentations from Naima Ester Rovera, Igor Sibaldi, and numerous other experts. Partners include Macrolibrate, Self-sufficiency, Live Conscious, and others.

As Giuseppe Rossi, the founder of Tisana, noted, Switzerland has an ancient tradition in natural cures and remedies and its geographical position has always made it a privileged place for the exchange of culture and experiences..