Hybrid Saunas When selecting a sauna for your home, you will be faced with the decision to choose between an infrared sauna or a traditional sauna. Sometimes that can be a difficult decision! Instead, how about combining the two and calling it a hybrid sauna? Hybrid saunas include both infrared heating panels and a traditional stove heater. Note: while hybrid saunas do include both types of heating technology, the sauna control system does not allow for both heating systems to run simultaneously.