If you paid a deposit through BookYogaRetreats or BookYogaTeacherTraining, the Tripaneer bankruptcy probably affects your money. A Dutch court has appointed a trustee, and nobody can promise repayment yet. So keep your documents, ask your card issuer about a dispute, file a free claim, and ask YogaFX about a credit.
That worry is completely reasonable, because you saved, you chose a course, and maybe you told your family. Now a platform you trusted has failed. This guide explains the public record of the Tripaneer bankruptcy, gives you seven safe steps, and tells you honestly how YogaFX may be able to help. Everything below is as of 7 October 2026. None of it is legal or financial advice.
Tripaneer Bankruptcy: What the Public Record Shows
The ClaimsAgent insolvency record names Tripaneer B.V., Amsterdam, as the debtor in file F.13/26/306 at the Amsterdam court. It shows that a suspension of payments was granted on 28 September 2026 and then turned into a bankruptcy. A trustee, called a curator, now runs the company's affairs. The bankruptcy judgment is dated 30 September 2026.
BookRetreats, a separate company, gives 1 October 2026 as the date in its own guide for retreat hosts. You will probably see both dates online. They describe the same event. The first creditors' meeting is set for 9 December 2026 at 10:30, and the case is still open.
Tripaneer's own about page names the brands the company operated, among them BookYogaRetreats and BookYogaTeacherTraining. If either name appears on your booking email or receipt, this is the bankruptcy that concerns you.
- Who: Tripaneer B.V., Singel 542, Amsterdam.
- What: bankruptcy, with a court-appointed trustee in charge.
- When: judgment on 30 September 2026, with a first creditors' meeting on 9 December 2026.
- Your deposit: if the receipt names BookYogaRetreats or BookYogaTeacherTraining, it was paid to this company.
Where Your Deposit Probably Is After the Tripaneer Bankruptcy
BookRetreats' summary of how Tripaneer worked explains the flow. Guests paid a deposit to Tripaneer and the balance directly to the host. Tripaneer then passed the deposit on, minus its commission, about one to two days after the guest arrived. So if your training had not started, Tripaneer most likely still held your deposit when the Tripaneer bankruptcy began.
The same guide says the trustee has stated that the company cannot pay for bookings that have not yet taken place. That is why a school or host may honestly tell you they never received your money. Please be gentle with them. Many are owed money by Tripaneer too.
Common Worries About the Tripaneer Bankruptcy
Community threads on Reddit and in host groups show the same fears again and again. Some are fair, and some need a calmer look. Here are the three we hear most from people who paid a teacher training deposit.
Is this a scam?
A bankruptcy is a court process, and the record is public. That is different from a scam, where money is taken with no intent to deliver. However, scammers do follow bankruptcies. Be wary of unexpected emails or messages that offer to recover your deposit. Never share card details with them.
Check any claim against the official record first. The US FTC also publishes general advice on how to avoid travel scams.
Should I still pay my host the balance?
Wait until the host confirms your booking in writing. BookRetreats' summary says guests normally paid the balance straight to the host. So the host is the person who knows whether your place still stands. Ask what is included and what happens to the deposit after the Tripaneer bankruptcy before you send more money.
What if my training date has already passed?
If you attended, the deposit was most likely passed to the host after you arrived. If you missed the course or never started it, ask the host what they received. Then keep your documents, because the Tripaneer bankruptcy trustee may ask for proof of payment later.
Is BookRetreats Part of the Tripaneer Bankruptcy?
The names are close, so this is the question we hear most. BookRetreats says it is a separate, independent company with no connection to Tripaneer or BookYogaRetreats. You can read that position in its guide for retreat hosts. Check the logo and sender address on your confirmation. If it names BookRetreats, speak to BookRetreats and your host, not the Tripaneer trustee.
| If your receipt says | What it means | Best first move |
|---|---|---|
| BookYogaRetreats | Deposit paid to a company now in bankruptcy | Gather documents, ask your card issuer, then email YogaFX |
| BookYogaTeacherTraining | Same company, same situation | Same steps as above |
| BookRetreats | Outside this case, according to BookRetreats | Contact BookRetreats and your host |
| You paid the school directly | Not part of this case | Speak to the school |
7 Steps to Protect Your Deposit After the Tripaneer Bankruptcy
Do these in order. The first four cost nothing and some have deadlines, so start today. The last three depend on the first four.
Step 1: Gather your documents
First, put your booking email, receipt and proof of payment in one folder. A bank or card statement showing the payment works if the receipt is gone. Also save any messages from the school or platform. These papers support every step you take after the Tripaneer bankruptcy.
Step 2: Identify the brand on your receipt
Then look at the logo and sender address. Use the table above to see whether your payment is caught up in the Tripaneer bankruptcy. This decides who you should talk to, so do not skip it.
Step 3: Ask your card issuer or PayPal about a dispute
Contact your bank, card provider or PayPal and ask whether a dispute route applies to your Tripaneer bankruptcy deposit. BookRetreats' guest guide mentions card chargeback windows of about 120 days and PayPal windows of about 180 days. Rules differ by issuer and country, so ask yours today and ask what the deadline is. Time limits usually run from the payment date or the date the service failed.
Step 4: Check your travel or cancellation insurance
Some policies cover supplier failure or insolvency, but many do not. Read the wording or call the insurer, and ask about training courses specifically, because some policies treat them differently from holidays. If you are covered, make the claim early.
Step 5: File a free claim in the Tripaneer bankruptcy
You can register a claim as a creditor at ClaimsAgent, and the ClaimsAgent insolvency record shows the file number to use. Registering is free for anyone caught up in the Tripaneer bankruptcy. It does not guarantee repayment or timing. BookRetreats' guest guide says claims typically take more than a year, and store credit or gift cards count as unsecured claims.
Please be careful with anyone who offers to recover your money for a fee. The official claim route does not charge you.
Step 6: Ask your school or host
After the Tripaneer bankruptcy, message the school or host and ask whether your booking is still active. Some will honour it directly. Others cannot. Either way, you get a clear answer in writing, and that helps with insurance and dispute claims.
Step 7: Email YogaFX for a credit review
If you want to keep your plan alive, send us your documents at [email protected]. We check them, then write to you with any credit offer and every condition. Only after that do you decide. The next section explains what we can and cannot do.
How a Dutch Bankruptcy Works in Plain Words
In a Dutch bankruptcy such as the Tripaneer bankruptcy, a court appoints a trustee who takes charge of the company. The trustee collects what the company owns, reviews what it owes, and later shares what is available among creditors. Customers who paid deposits for services not yet delivered are generally unsecured creditors.
According to BookRetreats' host guide, claims are paid only after the trustee's costs, employees, the tax authorities and secured lenders. What remains for everyone else is often a small share, and sometimes nothing. So no one can honestly promise you a refund.
That does not make a claim pointless. It means any money back from the Tripaneer bankruptcy process is best treated as a possible bonus, not as a plan. The creditors' meeting on 9 December 2026 is a first milestone, not a final answer. If your training date is sooner, decide what you want to do now.
How YogaFX May Be Able to Help With Your Deposit
YogaFX may be able to give you full credit for a verified deposit, applied toward an eligible future course after review and written approval. Don't assume online courses qualify. Ask about the eligible format first. This is course credit, not a Tripaneer cash refund, and it is a YogaFX credit, not a Tripaneer credit.
First we review your booking confirmation and proof of payment. If everything matches, we send you a letter.
It names the credit amount, the course, the dates, the balance due and any conditions. Because the Tripaneer bankruptcy is still open, every approval is individual, so we cannot promise one in advance. If you later receive money from your bank, your insurer or the trustee, please tell us. That way the same amount is not counted twice.
An example with numbers
Suppose your verified deposit was US$400 and the listed course price is US$1,999. A full credit would leave US$1,599 to pay. These are illustration figures only, not a quotation. Real prices and availability depend on the course and the date.
What the written confirmation should say
Whatever you agree to, get the key terms on paper first. For a credit offer, our letter covers these points.
- The amount. The credit amount and its currency.
- The course. The name, start date and end date.
- The balance. What remains to pay and when it is due.
- Changes. The rules for moving dates if your plans shift.
- Third-party refunds. How we treat any money you receive from someone else later.
If a term confuses you, ask us to explain it. Clear terms in writing protect both sides.
Situations we hear about most
Your dates are still ahead after the Tripaneer bankruptcy. This is the clearest case for a credit, because Tripaneer probably held the deposit. The main question then is which start date suits you now. Send your documents and your preferred window.
You booked a retreat or another programme. A holiday retreat and a teacher training are not the same product. We may still review the deposit, but first we need to know what you booked. We will never push a course that does not fit you just because a credit is available.
You cannot find your receipt. Instead of giving up, send whatever you have. A card statement plus any booking email is often enough to start, and we will help you piece the rest together.
What the YogaFX Hot Yoga Teacher Training Looks Like
YogaFX teaches in a hybrid format. You prepare online at home, then join a 6-day intensive in Seminyak, Bali. The venue is Soham Wellness Center, with hotel stays at Djabu Seminyak. The next batch runs from check-in on Sunday 24 January 2027 to check-out on Friday 29 January 2027.
Graduates receive the Yoga Alliance RYT 200-Hour certification and the Bikram Hot 26&2 200-Hour International Yoga Certification. The standard course price is US$1,999, and Early Bird pricing is US$1,899. However, please ask us to confirm in writing what the price includes before you decide.
You can confirm the school's registration on its Yoga Alliance public profile, or search the Yoga Alliance directory yourself. One honest note: finishing a course and registering as a teacher with Yoga Alliance are separate steps. We explain the current completion requirements in writing before you commit.
To look around first, see our in-person training page for the Bali intensive, the 26&2 poses guide to get a feel for the material, and our about us page for the school's story. You can read more about the school itself, too.
Who Leads the Training
YogaFX was founded and is led by Mr. Ian Terry, E-RYT 500. He has more than 12,000 teaching hours and has trained over 1,500 graduates from more than 80 countries since 2017. He also trained for five years, from 2014 to 2019, directly with the founder of the method.
In June 2026 his appointment as Master Trainer of the Republic of Indonesia Yogasana Sports Federation was confirmed. The Tripaneer bankruptcy was outside anyone's control at the school. Still, the person who reads your email and designs your course has long hands-on experience, not just a marketing role.
How to Book a Teacher Training Safely Next Time
The Tripaneer bankruptcy is a hard lesson, but it points to a simple routine. Before you pay any deposit to any school or marketplace, run through this list.
- Ask where the deposit is held. Is it with the school, or with a middle company?
- Pay by card or PayPal. These usually give you a dispute route that a bank transfer does not.
- Get the terms in writing. Cancellation, date changes and refunds should be clear.
- Check the registration. Look the school up in the Yoga Alliance directory.
- Read real reviews. Our guide to Tripaneer reviews and verification shows how to check them.
Direct booking is not automatically cheaper or safer. But asking these questions costs you nothing, and a good school answers them happily.
This page is general information, not legal or financial advice. It reflects records checked on 7 October 2026, and details may change. For your own case, please consult a qualified adviser.
Sources
- ClaimsAgent insolvency record for Tripaneer B.V.
- tripaneer.com/about for the brand list
- BookRetreats guide for retreat hosts
- BookRetreats guide for guests
- Yoga Alliance directory for school registration
Tripaneer Bankruptcy FAQ
Is Tripaneer legit?
Tripaneer B.V. was a real Dutch company, listed in the trade register and based in Amsterdam, and it ran brands such as BookYogaRetreats. It is now in bankruptcy, so the more useful question is what happens to your deposit. Check your receipt for the brand name, then follow the seven steps in this guide.
What should I do if I paid a Tripaneer deposit for a teacher training?
Gather your confirmation and proof of payment, ask your card issuer about a dispute, and check your insurance. Then file a free claim in the Tripaneer bankruptcy at ClaimsAgent. You can also email YogaFX, which may be able to credit a verified deposit toward an eligible course, with every term confirmed in writing.
Will I get my money back from the Tripaneer bankruptcy?
Nobody can promise that yet. A trustee is handling the case, and the first creditors' meeting is on 9 December 2026. Registering a claim is free, but it does not guarantee repayment or timing. Treat any recovery as a possible bonus.
Is BookRetreats part of the Tripaneer bankruptcy?
BookRetreats says it is a separate, independent company with no connection to Tripaneer or BookYogaRetreats. If your receipt names BookRetreats, contact that platform and your host about your booking. Do not treat it as part of the Tripaneer bankruptcy unless the receipt also names a Tripaneer brand.
Can I dispute a Tripaneer deposit with my card issuer?
Often you can ask. BookRetreats' guest guide mentions chargeback windows of about 120 days for cards and about 180 days for PayPal. Rules vary by issuer and country, so contact yours quickly, bring your receipt, and ask exactly what the deadline is.
Still have questions? Email [email protected] with the subject line Tripaneer deposit. In your message, list the platform, the deposit amount and currency, the payment date, your booking reference, the course you booked and your preferred dates. You can also message us on WhatsApp +62 811 3888 330. If you want to think it over first, try the short readiness quiz.
Please do not lose heart. A real person at YogaFX reads every message about the Tripaneer bankruptcy.