https://www.christopherwatros.com/home-fullbleed daily 1.0 2025-05-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5daf1727cd04c82eed70b858/1572373043170-ZFN4L1142IJ4WU7O2MSX/1978907_4358610123123_627526628902489003_n.jpg Home https://www.christopherwatros.com/testimonials-bodywork daily 0.75 2019-11-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5daf1727cd04c82eed70b858/1572623552838-BV8J2YW3Z3O2S0I882UH/bodywork-001-reiner-sq-800.jpg Testimonials: Bodywork “I really appreciate Christopher's extensive knowledge of the body, particularly in regards to muscular. I have been seeing Christopher for a long-term shoulder issue which is now in remission. I appreciated his hands on approach and the extra steps he takes to make sure I'm stretching and exercising correctly.” –Reiner Muir. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5daf1727cd04c82eed70b858/1572627371771-9KRE0CVGFOFXGQSLFZ1J/yoga-004-placeholder-sq.jpg Testimonials: Bodywork "I've been going to Chris for over a year since I began having serious back pain. He is much more knowledgable and skilled at massage and how the body works than most therapists i've worked with. He is very passionate about what he does and is genuinely committed to making the massage improve your health, not just feel good. I highly recommend." – Todd https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5daf1727cd04c82eed70b858/1572624287635-4FSS92S1D5JV9BG811O8/bodywork-003-justine-sq-800.jpg Testimonials: Bodywork “I have been working with Christopher for several years and consider him an integral part of my healthcare team. To put it simply, Christopher helps my body work, evolve, and be its best self. The bodywork massage sessions have been essential for me to keep my body moving. Whenever I feel something getting stuck inside my physical body, I book a session and we work it out together. Christopher offers a nurturing, non-judgemental space in which we work to help my body heal and return to homeostasis. We've done everything from fixing kinked shoulders, to incredible facial energy sessions, to working out the scar tissue from my post-surgery leg. Each time I visit is a beautiful, blissful, selfcare treat that I cherish and am grateful for. Whenever I hear of a friend who is doing with body misalignment or pain, I tell them to see Christopher! I am always confident that he has the knowledge, skillset, and intuition to give my body what it needs that day.” –Justine Cohen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5daf1727cd04c82eed70b858/1572629297910-ADYALYILGV3TB69H78P0/bodywork-006-denelle-sq-800.jpg Testimonials: Bodywork “HOLY STERNOCLIDOMASTOID! Just experienced one of the BEST massages I’ve most certainly ever received from the healing hands of one of my favorite people in SF. Highly recommend this massage therapist / yoga teacher to anybody in need of extra hands on love.” –Denelle Jarro Numis https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5daf1727cd04c82eed70b858/1572624039244-S2T6M7TWPIKZ7Y9NKDH0/bodywork-002-elliot-sq-660.jpg Testimonials: Bodywork “I couldn’t stand up straight, and was in serious pain. I’ve had chronic lower back pain for five years. Depression combined with over-excretion led to an over worked and poorly aligned support system. My ability to move freely was seriously limited, and the pain was interfering with my work and sleep. The week before seeing Topher, my back went into full spasm. I couldn’t stack my feet, hips and shoulders, and so was walking around bent at the waist at least ten degrees. Every step hurt. I was beginning to panic, thinking that this was going to be how the rest of my life would go. I reached out to Topher and he said he would work on me. He radiates kindness and compassion, and is full of wisdom. Unlike other massages, the experience was not ‘grit your teeth’ intense, but was rather deeply soothing. Because the experience felt so gentle, I wasn’t sure what to expect when the massage was done. He out did my wildest hopes. Getting up from the table, I could move without pain! I could stand up straight without pain! I could even run without pain. It was almost unbelievable. I felt like crying for joy. Topher, modest as he is, shrugged off the praise I profusely sent his way. I cannot recommend him enough!!! I have been telling everyone I know that he uses freaking voodoo magic. That’s a joke, but in reality, to heal someone by touch alone on is as close to magic as it gets. Topher has this skill/gift. I’m so grateful for what he has done for me, and can’t wait to go again. I feel as though a great weight has been lifted. If you are not sure whether to see him, DO IT!!! You will be so glad you did. I know because I am.” –Elliot Cohen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5daf1727cd04c82eed70b858/1572629090600-1M7931EDU15Q1JBSMNQU/bodywork-005-bob-sq-800.jpg Testimonials: Bodywork “Christopher Watros is hard to define in few words. We’ve known each other for over a dozen years, starting with our meeting and riding together on a San Francisco AIDS Foundation Ride, for hundreds of miles, over several days, to Los Angeles, and bonding, along with many of the folks he introduced to me and rode together with. Christopher has grace, class and a love for all that is around him. In the context of physical presence, he is a Gladiator, but gentle as a Butterfly, as I learned from having enjoyed from his massage work. Hands! Sensitivity! Intuition! And a great knowledge of so many nuances of our bodies, and such an ease of handling mine and so many prickly bodies, of all ages; as I realized over these years.” –Bob Ornelas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5daf1727cd04c82eed70b858/1574103169610-HQYPP2R91WQ37U3OV0M5/bodywork-008-alexander-sq-800.jpg Testimonials: Bodywork Christopher is incredible. I’ve been a massage therapist for over 12 years and it is so rare to find someone with the kind of skill Christopher’s got. During the first session he completely released my hip that had been held for over 2 years! I had to retrain myself to walk/run because of how much had let go. Christopher is not only highly skilled, but cares a lot and enjoys his work. There are few people I would recommend so highly and Christopher by far makes the cut. –Alexander Rosan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5daf1727cd04c82eed70b858/1574102980714-KECDMHCIVK40V8M30Y1L/bodywork-007-daniel-sq-533.jpg Testimonials: Bodywork I am an acrobat, yoga practitioner, dancer, lifelong swimmer and professional bodyworker with 8 years of experience practicing thai massage. As an insider of San Francisco's massage scene, I have the privilege of being picky about who I regularly receive bodywork from. I choose to make Christopher's massage a regular part of my body maintenance routine. He is my go-to, a bodywork superstar whose precise, careful healing work is exactly what I need. This guy has a huge heart, and I really appreciate how he always closely tailors his session to meet my specific needs in the moment. Thank you Christopher! I am blessed to have found you. –Daniel Sanson https://www.christopherwatros.com/bodywork daily 0.75 2019-11-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5daf1727cd04c82eed70b858/1573066602240-JSLWWVNLDGPYQ8LE9PF9/body-work-banner.jpg Bodywork https://www.christopherwatros.com/training daily 0.75 2019-11-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5daf1727cd04c82eed70b858/1573066713407-23A6V0OLWWCKOAPS8N5K/training-banner.jpg Training https://www.christopherwatros.com/testimonials-yoga daily 0.75 2020-02-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5daf1727cd04c82eed70b858/1572626079763-UATV44JDG81Q663XTE8H/yoga-003-ryan-sq-700.jpg Testimonials: Yoga “Chris/Topher/Christopher is the most amazing yoga teacher I've ever had the privilege of learning from. His offering of yoga is unique, a fusion of his own life learnings, his own practice, and a deep rooting in the wisdoms of the yogic traditions. His personality comes through in each class he teaches, but never in a way that feels egoic, just in a way that feels genuine and authentic. I'm also a yoga teacher, and when I go to Topher's classes I learn how to be a better teacher, and how to share a better practice when I teach! His anatomical as well as philosophical knowledge leaves me constantly in a state of growth and wonder. Topher is also just an amazing human, and I love being around him. I cannot recommend Topher enough, and think that every yogi has something to gain by learning from this truly gifted teacher and the experiences he offers.” –Ryan Sweat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5daf1727cd04c82eed70b858/1572625629991-4X05LI670Q1XA9LLPBQ7/bodywork-003-justine-sq-800.jpg Testimonials: Yoga “Yoga with Christopher is always such a treat. He leads a thoughtful, knowledgeable, intelligent, and fun flow, focused on alignment, learning about the practice, and connecting with the body. As someone recovering from injuries and perfectionism, it's incredible to have Christopher's classes, as he truly creates a non-competitive space, honoring and praising student for doing less, for regressing poses, for listening to their bodies and making it their own practice. His guidance is inspiring, empowering, gentle, and strong. He brings his whole self to teaching and allows you to bring your whole self, too, while also pressing the pause button on life in order to tune in and focus on yoga for the time at hand. Christopher's group and private sessions have given me the movement literacy to listen to my body and move no matter what is coming up for me that day, mentally or physically. I trust that whatever flow Christopher is teaching is the flow I need, and I am grateful to have him as a teacher.” –Justine Cohen https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5daf1727cd04c82eed70b858/1572625888995-5ZSHNAVIH75D2BOCVTQC/yoga-002-kalina-sq-600.jpg Testimonials: Yoga “The first class I ever took with Christopher was a spin class- it is also one of the most vivid memories I have at the gym because, at the end of the class, when everyone was sweaty and tired, Christopher whipped out 30 canisters of homemade fruit preserves and handed them out to every single attendee. Here is a dude who just slaughtered us for 45 minutes, humbly offering regulars and new attendees alike something that he put effort and love into. In every class and every conversation I've had with him since, I have continued to experience nothing but that love, humbleness and passion for pursuing enlightenment and happiness. Christopher is a teacher who inspires laughter and silliness, but who also so deeply respects the concepts of yoga and health that it glows in his very aura. He's taught me so much about acceptance and self-awareness and I am proud (and grateful!) to have learned from him.” –Kalina Kwong https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5daf1727cd04c82eed70b858/1574103585531-1QDRC8VW4T9JRGD8UWWH/image-asset.jpeg Testimonials: Yoga Topher is the best yoga teacher I’ve ever had. He blends asanas (postures) and pranayama (breathwork) into new choreography every time, expanding my limits and my knowledge. Practice is both meditative and lighthearted, as Topher makes heart-opening jokes with the same regularity as strict postural adjustments. For the first time I feel encouraged to pay attention to my own body and flow with my own breathing and this has deepened my practice in a way that I carry out of the studio and into the world. –David https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5daf1727cd04c82eed70b858/1573239648061-UY02E6U0NAQ6FMUQGVPP/yoga-006-chimene-sq-546.jpg Testimonials: Yoga “Christopher’s yoga classes offer a unique perspective and always leave me energized, grounded and grateful. I have been a student (and teacher) of Christophers for about 3 years and would recommend him without hesitation. The combination of his knowledge of the asanas and of the way the body works makes each class a learning experience. He also doesn't take himself too seriously which makes practicing yoga with Christopher a workout in smiling as well.” –Chimene Rosales https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5daf1727cd04c82eed70b858/1572630055728-V0C8VFXK5U2ZUD4T7798/yoga-005-rebeca-sq-480.jpg Testimonials: Yoga “After a car accident I incurred whiplash, Christopher’s yoga classes were the medicine I needed to heal. With his massage therapy background I knew I could trust his judgement. That being said Christopher encourages his students to tune into their experience which is rare. He has the range to teach an intense Vinyasa Flow to a transforming Restorative class. His mastery of multiple yoga disciplines is evident in his teaching. He takes the time to make everyone of his students feel seen and cared for. I would recommend Christopher to anyone regardless of their fitness level.” –Rebecca Shea https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5daf1727cd04c82eed70b858/1572630329166-CKGYOED0ZKLC5HJ3MQ6S/yoga-006-arya-sq-400.jpg Testimonials: Yoga “Chris is like the Jake Peralta (of Brooklyn 99 fame) of yoga. Mischievous, joyful, thoughtful, and completely full of wisdom. As someone who has taken many of his classes he is always student focused. Not only does he put together flows and sequences that challenge the body, he puts forth concepts and breathing techniques to grow the spirit. The best thing about Chris is that he is always down to dive deep into a topic of your choosing either before or after class. Why haven't you taken a class with him yet?” –Arya Zarrinkelk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5daf1727cd04c82eed70b858/1581459014000-MGS0C8JT2QOMQNMZV61S/seniors.jpg Testimonials: Yoga “Christoper just in case you don’t know the senior group here at Gearldine Johnson Manor thinks you are the best. You are a kind loving spirit and have so much patience, it's also never a dull moment. Lol! You keeps us on our toes! It is a great joy and we forwarding to spending our time with you. Thanks for your labor of love.” –The Senior Gang https://www.christopherwatros.com/contact daily 0.75 2019-11-08 https://www.christopherwatros.com/details daily 0.75 2019-10-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c64acafda50d36f40797ee7/1550200841811-6P9Z9RWEOGGTSNI534UK/image-asset.jpeg Details https://www.christopherwatros.com/yoga daily 0.75 2019-11-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5daf1727cd04c82eed70b858/1573066439133-MLI24C79TD2J1C4X4BBS/AdobeStock_194610102.jpeg Yoga https://www.christopherwatros.com/testimonials-training daily 0.75 2019-11-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5daf1727cd04c82eed70b858/1572630963200-ACG8BQAIFVPLT68UDYXJ/training-002-geoff-sq-800.jpg Testimonials: Training “For my experience with you in the classroom. Christopher is both a magnate and a lightning rod for his students to be keepers of their physical and even spiritual well being. The level of preparation is always evident, but his ability to audible to the needs of the class and to check-in with them clearly is a function of his background in massage and physical therapy. I have always found the proper balance of pushing myself and laughing at my inability to complete a hard exercise or pose in his classroom. His classes are a physical awakening of every fiber and a rip-roaring good time filled with plenty of jokes and self-deprecating humor. For my experience with you as a personal trainer. I have been lucky to enjoy great health and sports that drive me to stay fit in the gym, but leading up to my wedding I wanted to kick things into overdrive and also push my surfing ability to the next level. Christopher made my workouts an absolute blast. They were dynamic, challenging and diverse in a way that kept my body guessing and my fitness level at an all-time high. His made sure to keep me honest with my flexibility and took extra precautions to both prevent injury in and out of the gym. As a final touch, Christopher had great tips on how to get extra chiseled for the big day. Can't thank him enough!” –Geoff Taylor https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5daf1727cd04c82eed70b858/1573238083776-IFABR61IT0V0SNM8DRZB/training-004-dimitry-sq-237.jpg Testimonials: Training “I have been training with Chris for more than 2 years now and I really love his professionalism and knowledge of the body. He has been able to adapt to my needs with great guidance and push me a bit more from time to time. I highly recommend him”. –Dimitri Souffan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5daf1727cd04c82eed70b858/1573239397172-6HLN3SW5OHI0I024D62I/yoga-004-placeholder-sq.jpg Testimonials: Training “Working with Chris has been a very positive experience. As an older senior citizen, I wanted to improve my strength and balance. For many years now, Chris has been helping me stay as independent as possible. Last year, at 88, I suffered a stroke that weakened my left side. I was determined to improve upon my situation when I got home from the hospital and Chris has been highly instrumental in my success. Chris encourages me to keep moving and has tailored our workouts to meet my needs. He’s highly knowledgeable and truly cares about my wellbeing. I can recommend Chris without any hesitation. He has made a huge difference in my quality of life.” –Estelle Alberts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5daf1727cd04c82eed70b858/1573238985533-GLR4LNKGFUYJTFFI0F73/training-007matt-rob-sq-800.jpg Testimonials: Training "Christopher has been our trainer for over 3 years - and that alone says a lot! Workouts are never repetitive and he takes the time to explain what we're being asked to do and why. Christopher is also a sweet, funny, and politically aware guy who's great to be around.” –Matt Foreman and Rob Brambley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5daf1727cd04c82eed70b858/1572631269057-CDK08QUWVHTIVMC69AG6/training-003-alyssa-sq-328.jpg Testimonials: Training “Christopher is the most invested classroom teacher I have ever worked with. I took his strength class at Mission Cliffs for well over a year and a half and the class became a home away from home for me. Christopher is great at pushing his students to new levels, while also respecting the physical limitations of prior injuries and each individual body. I always felt motivated and safe in each of Christopher’s classes.. and completely exhausted afterwards. His passion is truly contagious! Personal Training I started working with Christopher 6 weeks before my wedding. My dress wasn’t fitting the way I wanted to and I was getting nervous. Christopher immediately kicked me into gear advising on both our sessions and all the maintenance in between. He tailored the routines to the specific objectives I was looking for. He helped me open my chest so that my top laid just right and put in the cardio to flatten my stomach. I felt so confidant going into the big day and truly felt my best.” –Alyssa Taylor https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5daf1727cd04c82eed70b858/1572630642710-V97SMN9HFFMZMOIYQSKU/training-001-robin-sq-800.jpg Testimonials: Training “I met Christopher while he was teaching a strength training class at Mission Cliffs. It was immediately apparent that he was going to help each individual reach their own particular goal in that class. He always worked at identifying what the students in the class needed and was thoughtful about giving direction to attain those goals. It was also important to him to create a community and brought a sense of togetherness within the group. I believe his popularity in the class was a result his style and personality.” –Robin Berman https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5daf1727cd04c82eed70b858/1572631828720-PWC75VYHFZ5OW03YT3EK/training-005-amanda-sq-800.jpg Testimonials: Training “I met Christopher at a turning point in my life. I had just gone through a messy break up, left a stressful job, recently moved to San Francisco, and knew I needed to get healthy. I had always practiced some type of physical activity, practiced yoga, ran a half-marathon, but was still in the worst shape in my life. I stated attending Christopher’s strength training classes and his focus on form and technique was a game changer. I started getting stronger and healthier, and then a year into my progress, I was in a car accident and had to completely reset again. I needed to take 3 months off from working out, and knew a lot of my strength had diminished. I was scared to lift weights for fear of injuring myself further and didn’t know how to get back to where I had left off. I reached out to Christopher for one-on-one help- and started personal training with him. We went back to basics at first- he assessed me from how I held myself while walking and standing, to just turning my head, and was able to identify even the smallest muscle groups in my neck and back that still need to heal before being able to get back to strength training safely. Christopher incorporated physical therapy exercises into my weekly homework assignments, while focusing on rebuilding my core strength and overall awareness of my form and movement. We were able to eventually build back up to weights and further strengthening to the point that I can happily say, I am stronger and healthier than ever before, and am not even done yet! One simple thing that Christopher once told me, and stays with me as a daily affirmation, so I’ll pass it on to others as a reminder: “Be kind to your body.” Thank you Christopher for helping me along this journey!” –Amanda Specht https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5daf1727cd04c82eed70b858/1573238365002-T4DC9LMBHIR62YWAN7QH/training-006-guy-sq-800.jpg Testimonials: Training “Christopher Watros is the most passionate and dedicated trainer I’ve ever met. When I first engaged with him, he met with me to discuss my goals and then planned a custom workout routine to meet them. Over the years, he stayed with me through multiple life changing events, including surgeries, recovery, and rehabilitation. He checked in with me regularly and changed our workout routine to meet my ever-changing needs. When I workout with Christopher I feel like a better person, capable of taking on the world and asking for seconds. He’s truly one of the best, and l cannot recommend him more highly.” –Guy Burns https://www.christopherwatros.com/about daily 0.75 2019-11-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5daf1727cd04c82eed70b858/1572375146894-K8KDSMSBIY6K2AC48P1S/christopher-watros-027.jpg About - CHRISTOPHER WATROS https://www.christopherwatros.com/faq daily 0.75 2020-02-11