If you want to do yoga at home ( in place of or to supplement a class or private lesson) any dvd by Rodney Yee I would highly recommend. I have been using them for many years and he is the best. He has several that are good for beginners. My favorite is Yoga: Core Cross Train. I have been fortunate enough to attend his workshops over the years and he is a great teacher, even by dvd. He also has a book, Yoga, The Poetry of the Body, that explains yoga poses step by step with photos. I promise you, you won't go wrong with any of these.