Why we do what we do
Sama Dog wants to inspire human companions to understand and implement a whole-being, soulful approach to promoting the wellbeing of dogs. Ultimately, the balance and wellbeing of dogs and their humans is a mutual experience.
The hope of our founder, Amanda Ree, is to foster a deeper bond of respect and a higher level of care that ultimately expands beyond man’s best friend, rippling out to encompass all animals, all around the world.
Ayurveda for Dogs - and their humans
Sama Dog wants to bring both human & canine into a blissful state of balance, or “Sama”.
Our approach is inspired by the timeless holistic healing system of Ayurveda.
Sama (Sanskrit) = balance/equanimity
Ayurveda (Sanskrit) = the science or wisdom of life
Ayurveda, or “the science of life,” is a 5,000-year-old system of holistic healing that offers timeless wisdom and practical tools to foster vibrant wellbeing. With its origins in the Vedic tradition of India, Ayurveda defines health as a dynamic state of balance between body, mind, environment and spirit.
Ayurveda teaches a personalized approach to healing that treats the whole being, not just the separate symptoms. Urging individuals to explore what balance looks like for them, this methodology empowers each of us to understand what the most nourishing choices are – for each unique being – that lead to lifelong vitality.
A foundational principle of Ayurveda is the three mind-body types or energies, also known as doshas.
“when we learn to provide the best care for the dogs in our lives,
we learn to care better for ourselves as well.”
— Amanda Ree
About Amanda Ree
Amanda Ree is the founder of Sama Dog, a canine wellness practitioner, and seasoned educator. Certified in Ayurveda, Meditation and Yoga, Amanda has studied directly with Dr. Deepak Chopra since 2006 and has taught thousands of people from around the world how to live more healthy, natural, spiritual lives — to include their dogs too!
We offer insight into the effects of your dog’s lifestyle and environment on their physical and mental health,
overall behavior and the quality of relationships with their humans.
Considering all aspects of a dog’s life - including diet, exercise, behavior and training, household influence,
personal history, individual mind-body type (dosha) and more.