Acupressure for Deep Grounding: The Points That Bring You Back Into Your Body

Living in Brooklyn teaches you how to move fast — trains to catch, people everywhere, noise, motion, and the constant rush of the city. But the body doesn’t always catch up to the pace. Stress builds from the feet up, and grounding becomes essential. These acupressure points are tools to help you drop back into yourself when the city pulls you too far out.

Kidney 1 — Bubbling Spring

On the sole of the foot. This point pulls energy downward and helps calm that wired, over-alert feeling New Yorkers often carry. Pressing here brings the nervous system back into the body, especially after long days on concrete sidewalks.

Spleen 6 — Three Yin Intersection

Four finger-widths above the inner ankle. This point supports grounding, digestion, and emotional balance. Perfect for those days when overstimulation, multitasking, and city stress hit all at once.

Bladder 10 — Heavenly Pillar

At the base of the skull. This point helps release neck tension from screen time, commuting, and constantly holding yourself “ready.” It brings clarity and steadiness back into your system.

When you press these points, slow your exhale and let the breath drop. Stress in NYC is real, but so is your body’s ability to recalibrate. These grounding points remind you that even in a city that never stops, you can.