Refund & Cancellation Policy — DivinePath Yoga School & Retreat

Last updated: July 10, 2026

At DivinePath Yoga School & Retreat, we keep our courses small and personal. A confirmed booking holds a real room, a real seat in the training, and a share of the food, materials, and teaching time we prepare for you. Because of this, our refund and cancellation terms matter most before you pay, not after a plan changes.

Please read this page carefully before you send a deposit. If anything here is unclear, email us at divinepathretreat@gmail.com and we will explain it in plain terms before you commit.

This policy covers our Yoga Teacher Training courses (100-hour, 200-hour, 300-hour, and 500-hour) and our yoga retreats across our campuses in Goa (Arambol), Rishikesh (Laxman Jhula), and Bali (Ubud and Klungkung).

Quick Answer: How Refunds Work at DivinePath

The full detail is below.

Deposits and Booking Fees

To confirm a place in any course or retreat, we ask for a deposit. The deposit is usually a percentage of the total course fee (commonly 20% or 25%, depending on the program), and it secures your room and your seat in a specific batch.

Your deposit is part of your total fee, not an extra charge. Once we receive it, we stop offering that seat to other students. For Yoga Teacher Training, the refund rules below apply to all fees paid, including the deposit. For retreats, the deposit is non-refundable.

You can pay your deposit by bank transfer or credit/debit card (Razorpay). See bank details on our payment page.

Balance Payments

The remaining balance is due before or upon arrival at your campus.

We recommend paying the balance in cash or by online bank transfer when you arrive. This is usually the cheapest option for you, because card payments made at the school carry extra transaction fees.

If you would prefer to settle everything in advance, let us know and we will share the best method for your country.

Student Cancellation — Yoga Teacher Training

These rules apply to our 100-hour, 200-hour, 300-hour, and 500-hour Yoga Teacher Training courses across Goa, Rishikesh, and Bali.

• 30 days or more before the start date — 100% refund of all fees paid.
• Less than 30 days before the start date — Not refundable.
• Free date change — Move once to a later batch, free of charge, up to 7 days before your start date (genuine reason).
• No-show without notice — Booking is forfeited.
• Late arrival or early departure — No partial refunds.

If you need to cancel, email us straight away. The earlier you tell us, the more options we usually have to help.

Cancellation by DivinePath

Sometimes events outside our control force us to change or cancel a course or retreat. This is rare, but if it happens, you are fully protected.

If we cancel a program due to unforeseen circumstances, you may choose to either reschedule to any later batch within 12 months or receive a full refund of every fee you have paid. The choice is yours.

We will never keep your money if we are the reason a program does not run.

No-Show Policy

If you do not arrive for your program and have not told us in advance, the booking is forfeited. In a no-show situation we are not able to offer a refund, a transfer, or a reschedule, because the seat was held and prepared for you.

If something happens on the way and you know you will not make it, please message us as early as possible. Even a short notice gives us a chance to discuss your options.

Late Arrival and Early Departure

Our training schedules are built around a fixed start and end date, and the curriculum hours are set by Yoga Alliance standards.

If you arrive late or leave early, we cannot offer a partial refund for the days you miss. The full program is reserved for you whether or not you attend every session. If you know your travel may run tight, talk to us before booking so we can suggest a batch that fits your dates better.

Transfer and Postponement Policies

We understand that flights, visas, and work leave do not always go to plan.

For Yoga Teacher Training: You may request to move once to a later course, free of charge, as long as you email us up to 7 days before your start date and have a genuine reason. We will hold your payment toward the new batch.

For yoga retreats: You may postpone your retreat to any future batch within 12 months, or transfer your booking to a friend or family member. Rescheduling requests must reach us at least 7 days before the start date.

A transfer or postponement keeps your money working for you rather than losing it to a cancellation.

Visa Refusal

We are not able to offer a special refund outside the standard rules above for a visa refusal, so please apply for your visa early and only book a fixed date once your travel feels secure.

If your visa is refused while there is still time, the best path is usually to postpone to a later batch rather than cancel. Contact us as soon as you have news and we will do what we can to move your booking instead of losing it.

Medical Emergencies

If a medical emergency happens 30 or more days before your start date, you are eligible for a 100% refund of all fees paid. Please contact us as early as possible with supporting details such as a doctor's note.

If a medical emergency happens closer to your start date (less than 30 days), the standard non-refundable rule applies. We will always look at a postponement first so your payment stays with you for a future course.

Natural Disasters and Travel Disruptions

If a natural disaster, government order, local restriction, or major travel disruption prevents a program from running, this is treated as a cancellation by us. You may reschedule within 12 months or take a full refund.

If the disruption affects your ability to travel but the program still runs as planned, the standard student-cancellation rules apply. We strongly recommend travel insurance that covers trip cancellation, so you are protected in situations neither of us can control.

Refund Processing Time

Once a refund is approved, we begin processing it promptly. Refunds are returned to the original payment method wherever possible.

Bank transfers and card refunds usually take 7 to 14 business days to reach you, depending on your bank and country. International transfers can occasionally take a little longer. We will confirm by email when your refund has been sent.

Non-Refundable Expenses

Even within a refundable window, a few costs cannot be returned, because they are paid out to third parties on your behalf:

• Bank or card transaction fees and currency-conversion charges.
• Any visa, flight, travel, or insurance costs you arranged yourself.
• For retreats, all fees paid, since retreat bookings are non-refundable by default.

We keep this list short on purpose. We do not invent fees.

Contact Procedure for Cancellations and Refunds

To cancel, postpone, transfer, or request a refund, please email us at divinepathretreat@gmail.com or use our Contact Page.

To help us act quickly, include your full name, your course or retreat name, your campus (Goa, Rishikesh, or Bali), your start date, and a short explanation. If you are requesting a full refund, please attach any supporting documents you can.

We aim to reply within a couple of working days.

Refund Eligibility Table (Yoga Teacher Training)

Yoga retreats: Non-refundable. May be postponed within 12 months or transferred to a friend or family member, with at least 7 days' notice.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get a full refund if I cancel my Yoga Teacher Training?

Yes. Cancel 30 days or more before your start date for a 100% refund of all fees paid. Cancellations made less than 30 days before the start date are not refundable.

Does the deposit follow the same refund rules?

Yes for Yoga Teacher Training: the same 30-day rule applies to all fees paid, including deposits. For retreats, the deposit is non-refundable.

Can I get a refund if I cancel less than 30 days before the start date?

No. Cancellations made less than 30 days before the start date are not refundable. You can still ask to move once to a later batch up to 7 days before your start date if you have a genuine reason.

What happens if my visa is refused?

The standard refund rules apply, so apply early and book a fixed date only once your travel feels secure. If a visa is refused while there is still time, we will usually help you postpone to a later batch rather than lose your payment.

Can I transfer my booking to a friend?

For yoga retreats, yes — you can transfer your booking to a friend or family member with at least 7 days' notice. For Yoga Teacher Training, please contact us, as transfers of a YTT seat to another person are handled case by case.

How long does a refund take to reach me?

Once approved, most refunds arrive within 7 to 14 business days, depending on your bank and country. International transfers can sometimes take a little longer. We email you once the refund has been sent.

Are retreat fees ever refundable?

Retreat fees are non-refundable, including deposits and partial or full payments. However, you can postpone to any batch within 12 months or transfer your place to someone else, with at least 7 days' notice.

Why don't you offer refunds close to the start date?

Because we keep our batches small. When you book, we hold a room, reserve your meals, and commit teaching time to you. Close to the start date these costs are already locked in and cannot be recovered, which is why early notice always gives you the most options.

Our Locations

Rishikesh — Upper Canal Road, Laxman Jhula, Rishikesh, Sakalana, Uttarakhand 249192, India

Goa — Plot No 81/1, Moddlo Waddo, Arambol, Pernem, North Goa 403512, India

Klungkung, Bali — Jalan Pura Dalem, Satra, Kabupaten, Kec. Klungkung, Kabupaten Klungkung, Bali 80761, Indonesia

Ubud, Bali — Jl. Bisma, Ubud, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia (Google Maps)

For any question about payments, rescheduling, or refunds, email divinepathretreat@gmail.com or visit our Contact Page. We are glad to help before you book.