If you paid a deposit for yoga teacher training through BookYogaRetreats or BookYogaTeacherTraining, the Tripaneer bankruptcy is now a matter of public record, and this update sets out what is known, what is not, and what a sensible next step looks like. In short, a Dutch trustee is dealing with the company, recovery of deposits is uncertain, and YogaFX may be able to credit a verified deposit in full towards an eligible course in Bali.
We have written this for readers in the United Kingdom, so it mentions the kinds of questions people here tend to ask their card provider and insurer. It is general information as at 5 October 2026 and not legal or financial advice.
The position as at 5 October 2026
| Point | What the public record says | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Company | Tripaneer B.V., Amsterdam | ClaimsAgent |
| Court file | F.13/26/306, District Court of Amsterdam | ClaimsAgent |
| Status | Open, with a trustee appointed | ClaimsAgent |
| Judgment date | 30 September 2026 on the court register; BookRetreats gives 1 October 2026 | ClaimsAgent and BookRetreats |
| Creditors’ meeting | 9 December 2026 at 10:30 | ClaimsAgent |
| Brands named | BookYogaRetreats and BookYogaTeacherTraining, among others | Tripaneer about page |
The two judgment dates differ by a day. We have not been able to establish which is more precise, so we cite both rather than choose one. The court register on ClaimsAgent is the more formal source, and Tripaneer’s own about page is where the brand names come from.
What we do not yet know
Several important questions remain unanswered. Nobody outside the trustee’s office can say whether deposits for future bookings will be repaid, in what proportion, or when. BookRetreats, in its guide for retreat hosts, reports that the curator has indicated the company is currently unable to pay claims for bookings not yet taken, and that it is too early to say about the future.
We also do not know whether any particular host received any of a particular deposit. Tripaneer’s published process, as summarised by BookRetreats, was to release the deposit to the host, less commission, around one to two days after the guest arrived. For a booking that has not yet happened, the money therefore most likely sits with Tripaneer.
Is BookRetreats affected
No evidence we have seen suggests that it is. BookRetreats has said it is a separate company with no connection to Tripaneer or BookYogaRetreats. The similar names cause real confusion, so check the sender, logo and payment descriptor on your receipt. If it reads BookRetreats, speak to them and your host directly.
Questions to put to your card provider
Many UK readers paid by debit or credit card. Whether a card provider can help depends on the card type, the amount, the date and the circumstances, and we are not in a position to say what your provider will decide. It is reasonable, though, to ask three things in writing.
- Does a chargeback or a similar dispute process apply to a payment made to a company that has since entered bankruptcy?
- What is the deadline for raising a dispute, counted from the payment date and from the date the service was due?
- Is there any protection for the payment under the card’s terms, and if so what evidence is required?
Ask for the answers by email so you have a record. If you paid by bank transfer or through a payment service, ask the equivalent questions. Do this before anything else, because dispute windows can be short and the clock may already be running.
Insurance and the trustee’s claim route
Check your travel insurance policy wording for cover relating to supplier failure or insolvency. Many policies do not include it, and some include it only for specified events, so read the exclusions as well as the headline benefits. If you are unsure, write to the insurer describing the situation and ask whether it falls within cover.
Separately, the ClaimsAgent page explains how an unsecured creditor can register a claim in the Dutch proceedings. Filing is free. It does not mean you will be paid, but a claim that is never filed cannot be considered. Keep your documents together, because both the trustee and any adviser will ask for them. For a fuller picture of the proceedings, you can read the updated guide for Tripaneer deposit payers.
How YogaFX may be able to help
YogaFX may be able to give full credit for your verified deposit towards the next available eligible YogaFX Yoga Teacher Training course in Bali. This is separate from, and does not replace, anything you pursue with your card provider, insurer or the trustee.
We would first need your booking confirmation and proof of payment. We then review the request individually, and if a credit can be applied we write to you with the amount, course, dates, remaining balance and conditions before you commit to anything. It is a YogaFX course credit rather than a cash refund, and it does not mean Tripaneer has passed your money to us.
A short worked example in pounds
Imagine a verified deposit of GBP 250 and an eligible course priced at GBP 1,800. A full credit would leave GBP 1,550 to pay. These figures are only an illustration and not a quote. If you later received a refund through your card provider, we would ask you to tell us so that the same money is not counted twice.
About the course and the school
YogaFX is a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School, and the listing can be checked on its Yoga Alliance profile. The programme starts with online preparation at home and continues with a 6-day intensive in Seminyak, Bali, with no more than 19 students. Graduates receive Yoga Alliance RYT 200 and Bikram Hot 26&2 certification. The next MasterClass runs from 24 to 29 January 2027.
You can read the course details and the frequently asked questions on this site, and there is also a page about the online format if you would prefer to study mainly from home. Whether a credit can be applied to an online course is something we would confirm in writing, because it depends on the original booking.
As ever, completing the training and registering as a teacher with Yoga Alliance are separate steps. We would explain the current registration pathway and completion requirements before you commit.
Who leads the training
The academy was founded by Mr. Ian Terry, E-RYT 500, who has more than 12,000 teaching hours behind him and has trained over 1,500 graduates from more than 80 countries. He studied directly with Bikram Choudhury at five training events between 2012 and 2019, and in June 2026 his appointment as Master Trainer of the Republic of Indonesia Yogasana Sports Federation was confirmed. You can read more on our about page.
Keeping a clean paper trail
Whichever route you take, a tidy record makes every conversation shorter. Create one folder, on your computer or in cloud storage, and keep the following items together.
- The original booking confirmation and any amendment emails.
- The receipt or payment confirmation, showing the amount, currency and date.
- A bank or card statement line showing the payment leaving your account.
- Messages with the host, the platform or the trustee, saved with their dates.
- Any reply from your card provider or insurer, saved as received.
If you have lost access to your email account on the booking platform, do not worry. A bank statement and the confirmation email in your own inbox are usually enough to begin a conversation. We would rather see partial evidence and help you work out what else is needed than have you wait.
What happens after you email us
A member of the team reads your message and replies personally. We usually need to ask one or two follow-up questions, such as which course you booked originally and which dates would now suit you. If the deposit can be verified, we then set out the proposed credit in writing, including the remaining balance and any conditions.
You are under no obligation at any stage. Some people take a week or two to hear from their card provider before deciding, and that is perfectly reasonable. If your preferred course date is approaching, tell us in your first message so we can look at availability early.
Points that are easy to get wrong
- Assuming a refund and a credit are the same thing. They are not, and you should not treat one as a promise of the other.
- Waiting for the creditors’ meeting before contacting your card provider. Deadlines may fall long before 9 December.
- Taking a verbal assurance from anyone at face value. Ask for the terms in writing.
- Booking a replacement course elsewhere without first checking where that provider holds your deposit.
None of this is meant to alarm you. It is simply the order of events we would follow ourselves if the money were ours.
Why we are offering a credit
The students who booked through these platforms did so in good faith. The collapse of an intermediary was outside their control, and many are now waiting for a slow insolvency process while the training they wanted still exists. We cannot speed up the Dutch proceedings, but we can look at each case with care and, where the documents support it, offer a practical alternative.
We are also clear about the limits. Some requests may not be eligible, for instance if a deposit cannot be verified or the original booking was for a very different kind of programme. If that is the case, we will tell you plainly instead of leaving you waiting.
A word on booking direct
When you next book any training, it is worth asking the school directly where your deposit is held and what the cancellation terms are. A direct booking can sometimes cost less than the same package on a marketplace, and a saving of up to approximately 20 per cent is a fair thing to ask about. That is a question rather than a promise. If a GBP 1,800 course were 20 per cent lower it would cost GBP 1,440, but only a written quote is binding.
How to contact us
Email info@yogafx.com with the subject line Tripaneer deposit UK. Please include the platform, deposit amount and currency, date of payment, booking reference and your preferred training dates. You can also use our contact page. If you would like to think about whether teacher training suits you, the readiness quiz takes about two minutes.
Do not despair. YogaFX is here to help, and we will answer your particular situation rather than send a standard reply.
FAQ
What is the latest on the Tripaneer bankruptcy?
A Dutch court register lists Tripaneer B.V. under file F.13/26/306 with a trustee appointed and a creditors’ meeting on 9 December 2026. Sources give 30 September or 1 October 2026 for the judgment. Repayment of deposits for future bookings has not been confirmed.
Should UK customers contact their card provider?
It is sensible to ask quickly and in writing whether any dispute or chargeback route applies, and what the deadline is. Outcomes depend on the card, the payment and the circumstances, so no provider’s decision can be assumed in advance.
Can YogaFX credit a deposit paid through BookYogaRetreats?
YogaFX may be able to give full credit for a verified deposit towards the next available eligible course in Bali. Each request is reviewed individually, and the amount, dates and conditions are confirmed in writing before you commit.
Is the YogaFX credit a cash refund?
No. It is a reduction in the price of a YogaFX course, not money paid back to you. Tell us about any refund you receive from a card provider, insurer or the trustee, so the credit is calculated correctly.
Does the bankruptcy affect BookRetreats?
BookRetreats states that it is independent of Tripaneer and BookYogaRetreats. If your receipt shows BookRetreats, contact that company and your host directly rather than treating the booking as part of the Tripaneer case.
This update is general information, not legal or financial advice, and it may change as the trustee publishes further details. Please take advice from a qualified adviser about your own circumstances.
Sources
- Tripaneer B.V. insolvency record: ClaimsAgent
- Tripaneer brand information: tripaneer.com/about
- BookRetreats host guide: bookretreats.com
- YogaFX contact details: yogafxteachertraining.com/contact
