If you paid a deposit through BookYogaRetreats or BookYogaTeacherTraining, the Tripaneer bankruptcy has probably left you with one urgent question: is that money gone, and can my training still happen? The short answer is that nobody can promise a recovery yet, but you have real options, and YogaFX may be able to credit your verified deposit in full towards an eligible course in Bali.
You paid that deposit because you were ready to take a meaningful step in your yoga journey. Feeling anxious now is reasonable. This guide sets out what the public record confirms as of 5 October 2026, what it does not tell you, and what to do this week, in order. If you want to skip ahead, the YogaFX offer is explained further down.
What the Tripaneer bankruptcy record actually confirms
The most reliable public source is the Dutch insolvency record published on ClaimsAgent. It lists Tripaneer B.V., registered in Amsterdam, under court file number F.13/26/306 at the District Court of Amsterdam. The case is marked as open, a trustee (called a curator in Dutch) has been appointed, and a creditors’ meeting is scheduled for 9 December 2026 at 10:30.
There is a small date difference you may notice between sources. The court register gives the bankruptcy judgment as 30 September 2026, following a provisional suspension of payments granted on 28 September. BookRetreats, which wrote a guide for affected hosts, gives 1 October 2026. Either way, the facts that matter for you are the same: the company is in bankruptcy and a trustee has been appointed to handle its affairs.
Tripaneer’s own about page lists BookYogaRetreats and BookYogaTeacherTraining among its brands. So if your receipt names one of those two sites, your payment went to a company that is now in bankruptcy proceedings. What the record cannot tell you is what happened to your particular deposit, whether your host received any of it, or whether your booking will go ahead.
Check the name on your receipt first
Before you do anything else, read the booking confirmation. Several travel brands have similar names, and the difference matters.
| Name on your receipt | What it means for you | Next step |
|---|---|---|
| BookYogaRetreats | Part of the Tripaneer family. Your deposit was paid to a company now in bankruptcy. | Follow the steps below and contact YogaFX about a possible course credit. |
| BookYogaTeacherTraining | Part of the Tripaneer family, same position as above. | Follow the steps below and contact YogaFX about a possible course credit. |
| BookRetreats | A separate, independent company. It states it has no connection to Tripaneer or BookYogaRetreats. | Ask BookRetreats and your host directly. Do not assume this bankruptcy affects the payment. |
| Payment sent straight to the host | Not part of this case. | Speak to your host about your booking. |
BookRetreats has published its own statement of independence and a separate guide for travellers who booked through the affected sites. If your receipt says BookRetreats, that is the right place to start.
How deposits normally worked on these platforms
According to BookRetreats’ summary of Tripaneer’s help centre, guests paid a deposit online to Tripaneer, never lower than Tripaneer’s commission, and paid the remaining balance directly to the host by an agreed date. Tripaneer then released the deposit to the host, minus its commission, one to two days after the guest arrived.
That arrangement explains why this situation is messy. If your arrival date has not happened yet, your deposit is likely to be sitting with the bankrupt company, not with your host. The curator has said, as reported by BookRetreats, that the company is currently unable to pay claims relating to bookings that have not yet taken place, and that it is too early to say whether outstanding claims will be paid in future. Treat any recovery as uncertain until the trustee says otherwise.
Six steps to take this week
- Save everything: your confirmation email, receipt, booking reference, payment confirmation, and every message with the platform or host.
- Ask your original host three questions in writing: is my booking still confirmed, did you receive any of my deposit, and what would I need to pay to attend?
- Contact your bank, card issuer or payment provider quickly and ask whether a dispute or chargeback route applies. Time limits can be short, so do this first if your payment was recent.
- Check your travel insurance policy for cover relating to supplier insolvency or booking failure, and ask the insurer in writing if the wording is unclear.
- Read the claim instructions on the ClaimsAgent case page if you believe money is owed to you. Filing is free, and a claim that is never filed cannot be paid.
- Send your documents to YogaFX if you would like us to review a possible course credit. Do this alongside steps two to five, not instead of them.
Be wary of anyone who offers to recover your money for a fee. The official claims route is free, and BookRetreats makes the same point in its guide.
How YogaFX may be able to help with your deposit
YogaFX may be able to provide full credit for the verified deposit you already paid, towards the next available eligible YogaFX Yoga Teacher Training course in Bali. We would review your booking confirmation and proof of payment first, because we need to confirm the amount, the original booking and which course dates are open.
This would be a YogaFX course credit, not a cash refund from Tripaneer and not a confirmation that Tripaneer has passed your money to us. Approval is individual. Before you commit to anything, we will confirm the credit amount, the course, the date, your remaining balance and any conditions in writing. Please also tell us about any refund you have already received or are pursuing through a payment provider, so the numbers stay honest on both sides.
A credit and a refund are different things
| Refund claim | YogaFX course credit | |
|---|---|---|
| What you get | Money returned, if the trustee or your payment provider pays it | A reduction in the price of an approved YogaFX course |
| Who decides | The trustee, your bank or card issuer, or your insurer | YogaFX, after reviewing your documents |
| Certainty today | Uncertain | Confirmed in writing before you commit |
| Can you do both? | Tell us about any refund you receive | Yes, but we need to know about it |
A simple example shows how the arithmetic works. These numbers are only an illustration, not a current YogaFX quote. If a verified deposit were USD 400 and an approved course cost USD 2,000, a full credit would leave a remaining balance of USD 1,600.
What you would be training for
YogaFX is a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School, and you can check the school listing on Yoga Alliance. Our main programme is a hybrid format: online preparation at home, then a 6-day intensive in Seminyak, Bali, with a maximum of 19 students per intake. Graduates leave with two certifications, Yoga Alliance RYT 200 and Bikram Hot 26&2. The next MasterClass runs from 24 to 29 January 2027.
Two cautions are worth stating plainly. Completing training and registering with Yoga Alliance as a teacher are separate steps, so ask us to confirm the selected course’s current registration, completion requirements and registration pathway. And an enquiry about a credit does not commit you to anything.
If you want to understand the course before deciding, our Bali programme overview and the current course dates walk through the format, the page on what the course includes explains what a standard enrolment covers, and the FAQ page answers common practical questions.
What to expect after you contact us
Here is what the process looks like in practice, so nothing comes as a surprise. First, you send the documents described in the last section of this guide. Second, a member of the team reads them and replies personally, usually asking one or two clarifying questions about the original booking. Third, if the deposit can be verified, we set out in writing what credit we can offer, which course and dates it would apply to, what balance remains, and any conditions. Only then do you decide whether to go ahead.
There is no pressure and no deadline imposed by us in that conversation. Some people want time to hear back from their bank or insurer first, and that is a sensible order of events. Others have already decided they still want to train in Bali and simply want to know whether their money can be put to use. Both approaches are fine.
Questions we may ask you
- Which platform and which original course or retreat did you book, and for what dates?
- How much was the deposit, in which currency, and how was it paid?
- Have you received, or applied for, any refund from your bank, card issuer, insurer or the trustee?
- Which training dates would suit you now, and have you taken yoga or hot yoga classes before?
None of these questions is a test. They help us check the numbers and suggest a realistic start date. If you have been practising Bikram or hot yoga for a while, tell us. If you are newer to it, tell us that too, because the preparation period before the Bali intensive is designed to bring people up to speed.
Who is behind YogaFX
YogaFX was founded and is led by Mr. Ian Terry, E-RYT 500, who has more than 12,000 teaching hours and has trained over 1,500 graduates from more than 80 countries since 2017. He trained 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. Students describe the experience as demanding, and the team’s approach is to explain costs and conditions clearly before anyone commits, which is the same approach we are taking with deposit payers.
Booking directly next time
Whichever provider you choose in future, consider booking directly with the host. A direct conversation tells you who holds your deposit, what the cancellation terms are and what payment protection applies, and it removes one intermediary from the chain. Compare cancellation terms and payment protections as well as price.
It is also reasonable to ask whether a direct-booking saving of up to approximately 20 percent is available against the same package listed on a platform. No such discount is guaranteed, and this is a question to ask rather than an offer. If a USD 2,000 package were offered 20 percent lower, the saving would be USD 400, but only a written quote settles it.
Send us your details
Email info@yogafx.com with the subject line Tripaneer deposit support. Please include the platform name, deposit amount and currency, payment date, booking reference and your preferred training dates. You can also use our contact page, or take the two-minute readiness quiz if you are still deciding whether this training is right for you.
Do not despair. YogaFX is here to help, and a personal response to your situation matters more to us than a standard reply.
FAQ
Will I get my deposit back after the Tripaneer bankruptcy?
Nobody can promise that yet. The trustee has said it cannot currently pay claims for bookings that have not taken place. Check your payment provider, your insurer and the ClaimsAgent claim route, and keep records. A YogaFX course credit is a separate option and is not a cash refund.
Does the Tripaneer bankruptcy affect BookRetreats bookings?
No. BookRetreats says it is a separate company with no connection to Tripaneer or BookYogaRetreats. If your receipt names BookRetreats, contact that platform and your host about your booking rather than treating it as part of the Tripaneer case.
Can YogaFX honour a deposit I paid through BookYogaRetreats?
YogaFX may be able to give full credit for a verified deposit towards the next available eligible course in Bali. We review each request individually and confirm the credit, dates, balance and conditions in writing before you commit.
Should I file a claim with the trustee?
If you believe money is owed to you, review the claim instructions on the ClaimsAgent case page. Filing is free. A claim does not guarantee repayment, so keep pursuing payment provider and insurance routes too.
What should I send YogaFX?
Send your booking confirmation, receipt, deposit amount and currency, payment date, booking reference, original course details and preferred dates. Tell us about any refund you have received or requested, so the review is accurate.
This guide is general information, not legal or financial advice. It reflects public records checked on 5 October 2026 and may change as the trustee publishes updates. Please speak to a qualified adviser about your own circumstances.
Sources
- Tripaneer B.V. bankruptcy case, ClaimsAgent: claimsagent.nl
- Tripaneer brand information: tripaneer.com/about
- BookRetreats statement and host guide: bookretreats.com
- YogaFX school and contact information: yogafxteachertraining.com/contact
