>>7635
>I looked more into the terms and it seems Dharana requires ethical lifestyle, practice of postures and the ability to withdraw from the external.
I'm just using the terms "Dharana" and "Dhyana" because they are more well known terms for the eastern name of the practice of these specific mental exercises, but I am not a Buddhist and nor am I engaging in a Buddhist practice.

I've already met people online who have a great proficiency with these exercises and they don't practice the other limbs of yoga, as they aren't pursuing "enlightenment". These exercises are just a part of gaining control off your mind so that you can start practicing certain forms of magic.