Regardless of your skill level with Qigong, I always seek to provide the training you need to advance your skill and understanding of Qigong in each and every class.
Beginning students are introduced to the foundational concepts, sometimes known as "The Intentful Corrections".
Then I introduce simple Qigong forms.
At each session, I make sure that the student has something to work on for the next session. This is where the concepts of "practice" and "diligence" come into play.
I understand that some students will initially believe that the class session is the only time they have available to practice. This is not a problem. As their understanding and appreciation of Qigong increases they can expect to find themselves practicing Qigong without having to "make time for it".
I also like to use Tai Chi (taijichuan) fundamentals to bolster the health and fitness aspects of Qigong practice.
In keeping with the "Three Treasures" tradition of Chinese philosophy, the demarcations between beginner, intermediate and advanced have to do with the student's skill level and their understanding of what they are doing. For example, an intermediate student no longer has to think about breathing or the correct posture or how the movements are accomplished. Becoming an advanced student is a topic beyond the scope of this website.
We always spend some time at the beginning of each class in discussion. From the discussion, I gain an understanding of how each student is progressing. The students get the opportunity to listen to and share experiences. From this discussion, I build a concept of how the class should progress.
I encourage, but do not require, each student to keep a journal. The first entry of the journal should be what they expect to personally gain by learning Qigong from me. After that, a record of their own private practice sessions which would discuss the forms used and an assessment of their sense of well-being before and after each practice.
I realize that some students will find keeping a written journal to be an excessive burden. This is not a problem because the journal is optional, and it is intended as a means for the student to keep track of their own progress.
When the student has been with me for about three months, I ask them to provide me with a written testimonial of how Qigong has been beneficial for them. Just like the journal, this is optional. If you are interested, you might want to visit the web page on which my student's testimonials are displayed.