Pilates Beyond the Exercises

Personalised movement education and mindful Pilates teaching in the heart of Budapest.

I'm Anikó Lakos, founder and Pilates teacher at Animus Pilates Studio.

I established my studio in 2010 to create a space where movement can be enjoyed, explored and learned, with room for individual growth and discovery.

I believe our bodies are made to move, and that freedom of movement matters to all of us. For me, Pilates is much more than performing exercises. It's an opportunity to understand how our bodies work and discover new possibilities for movement.

In my sessions, we work together. Rather than trying to fit your body into a predetermined shape, we consider your goals, experiences and how you're feeling on any given day. Alongside developing strength, mobility and coordination, we cultivate body awareness and confidence in your own movement.

In my fully equipped Pilates studio, we explore the diverse apparatus of the Pilates method. Each piece of equipment offers different kinds of support and challenge, helping you experience and learn movement in new ways.

Pilates isn't the end goal. What matters is what you can take from it into your everyday life.

I offer private, duet and small-group studio sessions in both English and Hungarian, in central Budapest.

Alongside Pilates, I also offer Aquakontakt and JANZU aquatic movement meditation sessions. Floating in warm water, gentle movement and the experience of being supported create a unique opportunity to slow down, relax and deepen body awareness.

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I look forward to welcoming you to Animus!

Anikó Lakos

Pilates Teacher | Polestar Pilates Comprehensive Studio | Polestar Pilates Mentor