Jeff Craft, known by his spiritual name Kali Das, began guiding clients and students in 1997 following a Shaktipat initiation under his Guru, Chris Chambers, with whom he maintained 15 years of direct mentorship. His astrological path began in 2001 through Shamanic Astrology, with formal study of Ayurveda and Vedic Astrology commencing in 2008 under Sam Geppi (Sadasiva) of AAVAS and Paul Dugliss of New World Ayurveda. He served as Senior Instructor and Program Manager for Vedic Astrology Certification at the American Academy of Vedic Art and Science (AAVAS) and taught Clinical Jyotish Counseling through New World Ayurveda. He is the founder of the Atlanta School of Tantra Yoga (2007), which has since evolved into EcstaticU, an online learning community devoted to healing, awakening, and embodied transformation. He also holds certifications as a Massage Therapist, NeuroMuscular Therapist, Reiki Master, and Karuna Ki Master. His spiritual name Kali Das, meaning Servant of Kali, was given by his Guru in 2014.