For me, Tree Pose feels extremely visceral. When you look at any tree, rooted firmly in the ground, you see its upright strength. But even the strongest of trees bend in odd places. Certain trees position themselves in funny shapes. Regardless of the tree’s contour, there’s a steady balance from the trunk to the branches. When you have that kind of origin there will always be a reliable sense of poise.
The entire human body works with and against each other to accomplish this pose. Working against different body parts creates obstacles, however, once steadiness falls into place, objectives are then met. Learning how to balance has a lot to do with mental aptitudes, however, with tree pose, physical works are equally important.
Being conscious of your breath, finding a focal point and visualizing your tree aids in accomplishing this posture.