The following article describes yoga techniues Monika and I used to turn Clara when Monika was 34 weeks pregnant with her. Clara was in a transverse position.
There are three postures. The first is for turning a breech vertex. It should also work for a transverse. However, it is difficult to do, and should only be done until you have the baby turned. The second is for turning posterior to anterior, and it quite a bit easier. It should be done 2 to 3 times a day until you give birth. (It's a lot like the spending time on your hands and knees comment) The third is for keeping the baby engaged in a vertex position once you have it there. It is the simplest and is really more a recommendation for good posture than any kind of active yoga.
The first two postures are much more effective if the baby is moving a lot when you start. This is the best time to pick to do them.
Prior to doing the first posture it is a good idea to drink a glass of Orange Juice. This is often successful in getting the baby to become active and start moving around.
Shoulder Stand (assisted if necessary):
Lie on you back on a good carpet or yoga mat. Lift your feet up and back over your head, then lift your hips off the ground as far as you can and stick your feet straight up in the air. Have hubby stand behind you and hold your ankles to balance you. Note that he is not lifting you up. You have to do that. He is helping you keep your balance. Really bad ascii art picture follows:
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Stay in the position at least 5 to 8 minutes. If you feel the baby moving around while you are in this position, then so much the better. As you get into this position it is important to keep your balance and move slowly.
Pelvic Rock:
Get on your hands and knees. arch your back up as high as you can and place your head down between your arms. Then slowly drop you back, first until it is straight, then keep going until you are sway backed and your stomach almost touches the floor. At the same time lift your head up until it is completely back and you are looking at the ceiling. Do this slowly. Each repetition should take at least a couple of seconds. Do 25 to 30 repetitions 2 to 3 times a day, until you give birth.
Tailor Position:
Finally, when you have the baby turned so that it is completely vertex, sit on the floor in a cross legged position and lean forward. Hold this position at least 5 to 8 minutes. Do it 2 to 3 times a day when you know the baby is vertex. This is best done AFTER the pelvic rock. If you are comfortable with thei posiition, you should use it for your normal sitting as much as possible. You should AVOID sitting or lying in a reclining position on a couch or easy chair. This often encourages the baby to assume a posterior position.