What if you lived in a planned community where hiking trails, spas, gyms, and a team of nutritionists, personal trainers, and other health professionals were readily available nearly 24/7? At wellness blog The Oasis, Ellen Britt writes about “wellness communities” where keeping healthy is a neighborhood endeavor - and the rents are sky-high.

For the modestly salaried among us who still want to live well, Ellen offers some suggestions on creating your own at-home wellness center. A few of our favorites:

“Set aside a mini-spa day for yourself at home. Be sure to plan for one and a half to two hours when you won’t be interrupted. Be creative and formulate your own routine. Put on some relaxing music. Add your favorite bath salts to a hot tub of water and soak your cares away. Take time to really relax. Slather on a moisturizing lotion after you get out. You get the idea!”

“Sign up for a new body class. Make a commitment to explore yoga, Pilates or even a martial art.”

“Take some time each day to quiet your mind, either by meditation or just listening to beautiful music.”