Home is Here Weekly Reminders to Pause, Reflect, and Just Be

Rest & Return, the first book in what is now becoming a series, was a collection of stories, reflections, poems, and images born from the stillness and struggle of the COVID-19 pandemic. Rooted in the symbolism of the lotus flower, it explored resilience, transformation, and the beauty that can emerge from even the murkiest waters. Through the wisdom of ancient teachings, Hania offers readers simple, accessible tools of mindfulness to find ease and balance in an ever-changing world.

Home Is Here continues that journey—this time guided by the butterfly, another symbol of transformation and renewal. Within these pages are fifty-two weeks of messages, thoughts, and poems designed to inspire reflection, healing, and presence. There is no set order; each page invites you to open where you are, to pause, breathe, and come home—to the moment, to your heart, and to yourself.

Hania Khuri-Trapper is a 500 Hour Experienced Yoga and Mindfulness Teacher (E-RYT® 500, YACEP®). She teaches weekly classes and leads yoga teacher training programs in the Boston area. She also facilitates mindfulness workshops at corporations and organizations and created Rest & Return Retreats hosting students all around the region and the world. Along with basketball player Marcus Smart and his YounGameChanger Foundation, Hania shares tools to manage stress with active duty military personnel across the country. Hania is also the Creative Director and President of Khuri Design, a graphic design and branding firm. Derived from her work with yoga and design, Hania published her first book Rest & Return: Daily Reminders to Pause, Reflect, and Just Be. The book is a weekly guide to managing life's pressures through inspirational stories, messages, poetry, and mindfulness tools and techniques — an accessible guide to spirituality and healing. Her newest book Home is Here, invites the reader along to continue that journey towards healing and growth.