The Petit Pilates© method
The Petit Pilates© method introduces children to anatomy, functional analysis of movement and its application in space. It was designed for children by Pilates professionals who are in contact with them in their work.
Empowering the development of the child at all levels
The Petit Pilates© method adapts to the different phases of physical and psychological development from child to adolescent, while keeping in mind the uncertainties in the life of a growing person whose body is in perpetual transformation.
The Petit Pilates© method is suitable for children of any age:
Children from 3 to 6 years old are introduced to a structured and active life.
Children from 6 to 10 years old learn how to take preventive action for postural stability, especially during more intense sport activity.
Teens ages 12-16 develop good posture for life.
The founders
Florence Giraudon and Marion Commarmond, co-founders of the Méthode Petit Pilates.
Watch this video to discover the method.
Who is the Petit Pilates© Method for?
At home or in the studio, the Petit Pilates© method is suitable for everyone:
Sport/health professionals
Are you a health and/or sport professional, and would like to integrate children's Pilates into your daily practice? This training has been designed for you!
School teachers
At school, a few minutes are enough to anchor and harmonise the day. We train teaching staff in the basics of Petit Pilates© at school, and also take part directly in class.
Families
The strength of the Petit Pilates© method is to unite, through practice, several complementary tools that you can take with you everywhere: at home and on the go.
A method developed by Pilates professionals
Certified Pilates teachers Florence Coirier Giraudon and Marion Commarmond developed the method while working in contact with children in their daily practice in schools, including kindergarten, primary and secondary.
Recognised and approved by Pilates professionals
Pilates professionals are trained in the Petit Pilates© method for Pros, which has been described as “revolutionary” by teachers and parents.
Follow the Petit Pilates© method using our game and interactive content:
The Petit Pilates© 7 movement families
The Petit Pilates© education pack
Bonus cards
Activity books
Discover the Petit Pilates© Academy:
More than 250 audio and video materials await you, to build the right postural reflexes: movement experiences, games, proprioceptive rituals, breathing, and more.
Our Experts
Dr. Brent Anderson
Founder and President of Polestar Pilates
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Dr. Brent Anderson is the Founder and President of Polestar Pilates, a leading global organization dedicated to Pilates education and certification. A licensed physical therapist and board-certified orthopedic specialist (PhD, PT, OCS), he is internationally recognized as a leading authority in the application of Pilates to physical rehabilitation and performing arts medicine.
A strong advocate of the Petit Pilates® Method, Brent supports its international development through the Polestar licensed network, helping expand Petit Pilates® training opportunities across multiple countries and professional communities.
Santiago Del Valle Acedo
Physiotherapist, osteopath and biomechanics specialist
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A physiotherapist, osteopath and biomechanics specialist, Santiago Del Valle Acedo teaches anatomy and biomechanics in Paris, notably at EFOM and the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris.
His expertise focuses particularly on injury prevention, movement analysis, and the care of performing artists, dancers and musicians. He also leads the organization Corporis Fabrica.
Within Petit Pilates®, Santiago contributes as an expert and educational advisor for the physiotherapy training program, bringing his clinical, biomechanical and anatomical expertise to enrich the course content and strengthen its professional relevance.
Michel Dufour
Author and physiotherapy professor
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Michel Dufour is a physiotherapist, health manager and teacher in physiotherapy.
He is the author of ‘Anatomie de l’appareil locomoteur’ (Anatomy of the Musculoskeletal System) (3 volumes: Elsevier-Masson), a reference work for teaching anatomy during initial physiotherapy training in France, and which has also been translated into many languages. Michel Dufour is also the author of other reference works on the fundamental principles of physiotherapy such as Biomécanique fonctionnelle (Functional Biomechanics) (published by Elsevier-Masson) and Massages et Massothérapie (Massages and Massotherapy) (published by Maloine).
"They say that a teacher does not fill a vase but rather lights a fire: in my courses, I try to reflect this approach, which gives an essential part to the human relationship", explains Michel Dufour, expressing his passion for teaching.
Lucile VIGNAL BAUDELOCQUE
Kinesitherapist
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She is a kinesitherapist in initial training. She started Pilates in 2007 and trained through masterclasses for physiotherapists at Polestar Pilates in 2010.
She began teaching Pilates for health and sports professionals in 2011 within various training organizations (IPPP and AFS).
Mother of 2 children, Ilan and Mélia.
"Pilates has allowed me to diversify and enrich my activity! This discipline adapts to everyone and allows everyone to work their body in depth and flexibility. My personal practice of Pilates helps me in my daily posture at work and at home. "
Loriane GREMILLOT
Pediatric Kinesitherapist
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“Always looking for tools to motivate my little patients, I am delighted to integrate “little pilates” into my daily practice! It’s an innovative tool in our practice that would be useful to everyone 😃”
Diane Zbinden
Psychomotor therapist
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Diane discovered Pilates in New York in 2002 while training in modern dance. She earned her Matwork certification in 2003 at the Kane School of Core Integration (NY).
Upon returning to Geneva, she has continuously taught Pilates in various locations, such as physiotherapy clinics, and kept refining her skills, particularly with equipment (balls, rings, etc.). Additionally, Diane first trained in hammock at the Fly Yoga studio (Paris) and then in aerial Pilates with Marion Commarmond.
In 2009, Diane obtained her psychomotor therapist degree and has been practicing this profession—which nicely complements Pilates—for about ten years with children and adolescents.
« This is an excellent idea put into practice: helping young children discover their bodies in a playful and constructive way! This innovative approach promises to have a bright future in professional, family and school education.
The creators of this inspired concept have already proven themselves with adults, and have carefully transposed the difficult work of promoting the body within the context of prevention, from early childhood.
Play the game and you will win, there are no losers! »
Michel Dufour